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27 Security Personnel killed in SB in Nigeria

Type of event:
Terrorist/rebel/criminal assault, PBIED - Person-Borne Improvised Explosive Device

Victims

27

Wounded

Date

January 27, 2025

What happened

According to a report by Agence France-Presse, a suicide bombing (SB) in Nigeria resulted in the deaths of 27 Security Personnel, including a senior commander, and left numerous others wounded. Among the wounded are individuals who are said to be in critical condition, and medical sources have indicated the possibility of a further increase in the death toll. Security officials have classified the attack as one of the most lethal incidents in the country. The attack was attributed by the authorities to jihadist groups operating in Nigeria. For several years now, the militant group Boko Haram has been active in northeastern Nigeria, attacking the government and local populations. Despite military operations and counterterrorism efforts, these groups continue to pose a significant threat to the nation’s stability, and enhanced security measures and regional cooperation are crucial to stemming the tide of terrorism and reducing the loss of civilian and military lives.

Where it happened

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