Militants have killed 28 people in two separate attacks in Borno and Sokoto states as troops recovered 56 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a bridge in Borno.
In one of the attacks, militants drove into Malam Fatori, 200 kilometres from the Borno State capital Maiduguri on the fringes of Lake Chad in several vans fitted with machine guns around 0120 GMT.
They proceeded to a camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the town, killing at least 11 people.
They also set fire to the local hospital and several government buildings.
Soldiers however overpowered the militants and regained control of the area, according to the spokesman for the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in the Lake Chad region, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba.
In the other attack in Sokoto State, gunmen suspected to be Lakurawas attacked Kwalajia village as residents prepared for afternoon prayers, killing 17 people.
The majority of the victims were farmers.
The Army yesterday confirmed the recovery of 56 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on the Marte–Dikwa Bridge in Borno.
The Army said on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle that the devices were recovered during a clearance operation by troops of 24 Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai, in Dikwa area.
According to the Army, the IEDs were carefully concealed on the strategic bridge, allegedly with the aim of inflicting mass casualties and obstructing the movement of troops and civilians along the vital route.
“The swift action by the vigilant troops averted what could have been a devastating attack on both military logistics and civilian commuters,” the statement reads.
The Army assured that the explosives had been safely detonated by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team, and normal movement had resumed along the corridor.
It added that troops have intensified clearance operations in the region to deny terrorists freedom of action and ensure the safety of lives and property.
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