WorldAfricaTwo soldiers killed, others wounded in Borno

Two soldiers killed, others wounded in Borno

Type of event:
VBIED - Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device

Victims

2

Wounded

-1

Date

June 3, 2023

What happened

2 soldiers were killed and many others injured when the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists attacked reinforced troops with a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) at firm base Arege in Malam Fatori in the North East of Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State in northeast Nigeria.

It was gathered that the troops, who were on reinforcement to boost the task force of Sector 3 and Sector 4 Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in Gerere and Arege, came under attack by a VBIED.

Where it happened

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