A serving Nigerian Army Colonel, identified as Colonel I.A. Muhammad, has been killed in an ambush by Boko Haram insurgents in Monguno, Borno State.
The attack occurred on Sunday night, targeting a Forward Operating Base (FOB) under the 242 Battalion in Mungunu, which falls under Sector 3 of the military’s counter-insurgency operations.
According to sources, the insurgents launched a coordinated attack, prompting an urgent call for reinforcement.
Colonel Muhammad led a reinforcement mission to repel the terrorists but was killed when his convoy drove into a deadly ambush laid by the insurgents, who had planted a remotely detonated explosive device along the route.
The attack highlights the increasing use of sophisticated improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by Boko Haram fighters, raising concerns about military personnel safety in the region.
This incident follows recent attacks on military bases in Borno State, including the killing of Brig. Gen. Oseni Braimah on April 9, 2026.
