At least nine Nigerian soldiers have been killed and several others seriously injured in a terrorist attack targeting a military convoy in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, according to security sources.
The attack occurred near the village of Bindondul, around 20 kilometres from the town of Kareto, an area frequently targeted by armed extremist groups operating in the region. The convoy reportedly struck a landmine before coming under gunfire, highlighting the continued security challenges facing Nigerian forces in the country’s northeast.
A Nigerian military source said the explosion destroyed an armoured vehicle and caused immediate casualties among the troops. Following the blast, the convoy was subjected to sporadic gunfire by the attackers, further complicating rescue efforts. Five soldiers were reported to have sustained critical injuries.
Members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, who took part in the rescue operation, confirmed that the landmine had been deliberately planted by militants active in the area. Borno State has long been the epicentre of an insurgency led by terrorist groups, with repeated attacks on military positions, patrols and civilian communities.
Nigerian authorities continue to conduct counterterrorism operations across the region, but incidents involving improvised explosive devices and ambushes remain a persistent threat. The latest attack underscores ongoing concerns over security, stability and the safety of military personnel deployed in northeastern Nigeria.
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