Nine Nigerian soldiers are feared dead following an improvised explosive device explosion in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. The incident occurred during a routine military operation aimed at securing the area from insurgent activity.
Security sources disclosed that the explosive detonated as a military convoy passed through a suspected insurgent route. Several other soldiers reportedly sustained injuries and were evacuated for medical treatment.
The attack highlights the persistent threat posed by insurgent groups in the Northeast despite sustained military operations. Gubio remains a volatile area due to its proximity to known insurgent hideouts.
Military authorities have launched a clearance operation to locate those responsible for the attack and dismantle remaining explosive devices. Reinforcements have been deployed to prevent further incidents.
The incident has drawn renewed calls for improved intelligence gathering and advanced counter IED capabilities. Security analysts warn that insurgents increasingly rely on such tactics to target security forces.
Families of the affected soldiers and members of the public have expressed grief and solidarity urging the government to intensify efforts to protect troops on the frontlines.
