The Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) has reportedly ambushed military convoy at Marte-Dikwa axis of the North Eastern state of Borno.
The ambush is also said to have killed at least seven Nigerian soldiers and four local vigilantes, PRNigeria has reported.
The terrorists had planted Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the road, when the military vehicles, escorting soldiers that were granted leave pass from Marte unit ran into it on their way to Maiduguri.
An intelligence operative told PRNigeria that the troops were ambushed around Ala village situated between Marte-Dikwa town.
“One of the military vehicles stepped on the IED planted by the terrorists.
“The terrorists who were hidden around the spot opened fire at the other convoys, leading to the death of at least seven soldiers and four local security vigilantes who are part of the convoy,” he said.
The ambush is some of ISWAP’s strategies as it consolidates its hold on Sambisa after Boko Haram’s withdrawal. The fighters are led by Aboubacar Oucacha Fiya.
PRNigeria further gathered that the latest ambush happened on Thursday, the same day Nigerian Troops repelled ISWAP’s attacks at a military base in Malam Fatori in Borno State and Babangida Community in Yobe state.
By PRNigeria
