IED

IED event in Borno, Abadam area, Nigeria on Tue 5th January 2021

5th January 2021

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On 5 January 2021, ISWAP claimed an IED attack against a Nigerian army foot patrol at Malam Fatori (Abadam LGA, Borno), killing nine soldiers. Other sources report that the IED was actually discovered and neutralized by Nigerian forces.

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Nigeria (NGA)

Borno ( Abadam area )

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