Malam-Fatori Suicide Bombing
| Malam-Fatori suicide bombing | |||||
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| Part of Boko Haram insurgency | |||||
 Map of Borno state, where the attack took place. | |||||
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| Belligerents | |||||
 Nigeria |
 Islamic State (ISWAP) | ||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||
| 27 Deaths, and Many Troops Wounded | 1 Suicide Bomber Killed | ||||
On January 26, 2025, a convoy of Nigerian troops was attacked by an Islamic State (ISWAP) suicide bomber in the Timbuktu Triangle, Borno State.
The Attack
[edit]According to two military officers who spoke to AFP, the suicide attack took place in a region spanning Borno and Yobe states, known for its challenging terrain and insurgent activity. The second officer added that the attack occurred at midnight, around 20:30 GMT.[1]
The suicide bomber reportedly drove a vehicle full of explosives concealed in thick foliage, ramming it into the convoy of advancing troops that were targeting ISWAP militants in the Timbuktu Triangle, a key stronghold of the group.[2]
The attack killed 27 Nigerian troops, the suicide bomber. many others were wounded, but Nigerian officials warn the casualties could rise.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Sofiyullaha, Ibrahim (2025-01-26). "Dozens of Nigerian Soldiers Killed in Deadly ISWAP Suicide Attack - Legit.ng". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
- ^ "ISWAP terrorists kill 27 Nigerian soldiers". January 26, 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.