Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Nine Soldiers Killed in Nigeria Ambush
In Nigeria, nine soldiers were killed and five were hurt when their convoy hit a landmine and was attacked by gunfire.
This happened near a village in Borno state, where a group called ISWAP often sets up checkpoints.
The soldiers were traveling from one city to another when the attack occurred.
The area is known for a lot of fighting between the military and these militants.
The military hasn't said anything about it yet, but people involved in the rescue operation shared what happened.
Other parts of Nigeria are also having problems with similar groups.
Nine Nigerian soldiers were killed and five injured in an ambush involving a landmine and gunfire.
The attack occurred near Bindundul village, about 20 kilometers from Kareto in Borno state.
The soldiers were traveling from Maiduguri to Damasak when the attack happened around 1600 GMT on Sunday.
An armored vehicle was destroyed when the landmine detonated, followed by sporadic gunfire from militants.
The area is known for frequent attacks by ISWAP fighters, who operate freely and set up checkpoints.
- Who
- Nigerian soldiers and ISWAP fighters
- What
- Ambush attack involving a landmine and gunfire
- When
- Sunday, January 5, 2024, around 1600 GMT
- Where
- Near Bindundul village, Borno state, Nigeria
- Why
- ISWAP fighters operate freely in the area and target military convoys
- Location
- Bindundul village, Borno state, Nigeria
- Date
- Sunday, January 5, 2024
- Time
- Around 1600 GMT
- Casualties
- 9 soldiers killed, 5 injured
- Attackers
- Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters
- Route
- Maiduguri to Damasak
- Vehicle
- Armored vehicle destroyed