WorldAfricaArmy Major killed by an explosion in Nigeria

Army Major killed by an explosion in Nigeria

Type of event:
IED - Improvised Explosive Device
Threat LensExplosivesWorldAfrica
By Elga Marvelli

Victims

1

Wounded

2

Date

September 22, 2022

What happened

A Major of the Nigerian Army lost his life to explosives manufactured illegally by bandits, in Awo-Idemili, Orsu Local Government Area, while two Captains were injured, Imo State Governor Uzodimma said. The incident occurred when one of the arrested bandits, after his confession, brought the Joint Security Force within a market, where illegal explosives were packaged.  

Where it happened

Main sources

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/09/attack-on-orsu-how-army-major-was-killed-2-captains-in-hospital-uzodimma/

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