IED

IED event in Borno, Damboa area, Nigeria on Thu 27th April 2017

27th April 2017

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A suspected ISWAP Boko Haram, VBIED detonated against an armoured vehicle, amongst a military convoy conducting clearance operations in BORNO and YOBE States, that was heading to DAMBOA at MANGUZUM Village, BORNO State around 11.00am killing 5 soldiers and wounding 40 and damaging the armoured vehicle.

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Nigeria (NGA)

Borno ( Damboa area )

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