| Malam-Fatori suicide bombing | |
|---|---|
| Part of Boko Haram insurgency | |
 Map of Borno State, where the attack occurred. | |
| Location | Malam-Fatori, Borno State, Nigeria |
| Date | 26 January, 2025 |
| Weapon | Suicide bomber |
| Deaths | 27 (+1 Suicide bomber) |
| Injured | "Many Wounded" |
| Perpetrator | |
On January 26, 2025, a convoy of Nigerian troops was attacked by an Islamic State (ISWAP) suicide bomber in Malam-Fatori, Borno State, Nigeria.
Attack
[edit]According to two military officers who spoke to AFP, the suicide attack took place in a region spanning Borno and Yobe states, known for its challenging terrain and insurgent activity. The second officer added that the attack occurred at midnight, around 20:30 GMT.[1]
The suicide bomber reportedly drove a vehicle full of explosives concealed in thick foliage, ramming it into the convoy of advancing troops that were targeting ISWAP militants in the Timbuktu Triangle, a key stronghold of the group.[2]
The attack killed 27 Nigerian soldiers and the suicide bomber. Many others were wounded.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Sofiyullaha, Ibrahim (2025-01-26). "Dozens of Nigerian Soldiers Killed in Deadly ISWAP Suicide Attack". Legit. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
- ^ "ISWAP terrorists kill 27 Nigerian soldiers". January 26, 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
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