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Jihadists attack convoy, kill 9 soldiers, two militia in Borno Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/06/jihadists-attack-convoy-kill-9-soldiers-two-militia-in-borno/



At least nine Nigerian soldiers and two members of a civil defence militia were killed in a jihadist attack on a civilian convoy in Komala village near the town of Damboa in Borno state, security sources told AFP Sunday. Several civilians were said to be missing after the ambush. The jihadist fighters opened fire with heavy guns and rocket-propelled grenades on the convoy of more than a hundred vehicles Saturday afternoon outside Komala village, 90 kilometres (55 miles) from the state’s capital Maiduguri. Damboa lies on the fringes of Boko Haram’s Sambisa forest enclave from where the group launches attacks on villages and against troops. “Nine soldiers and two (anti-jihadist) militia were killed in the attack, ” a military officer said. “It was an ambush on a civilian convoy escorted by troops and the militia,” said the military officer who asked not to be identified. The convoy was heading from Maiduguri to Damboa when it was attacked, according to militia leader Ibrahim Liman who confirmed the death toll. ALSO READ: Ajimobi’s Death: ‘Makinde didn’t call, pay condolence visit’, says Mrs Ajimobi “The bodies of nine soldiers and two vigilantes were recovered from the attack along with others who sustained injuries,” Liman said. The jihadist militants seized several vehicles and looted supplies before withdrawing to their Sambisa enclave, he added. Several civilians were still missing and were presumed killed or abducted by the assailants, the militia leader said. READ ALSO: Jihadists kill dozens in attacks on Borno village, town – Local sources Boko Haram and its splinter Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) are notorious for ambushing military and civilian convoys on highways outside Maiduguri in addition to abducting travellers at bogus checkpoints. Civilians travelling north of Maiduguri move in convoys under military escort due to the incessant attacks by the jihadists, wich have intensified in recent weeks. The decade-long jihadist conflict has cost the lives of 36,000 people and displaced around two million from their homes in the northeast. The violence has also spread to neighbouring Niger, Chad and Cameroon, prompting a regional military coalition to fight the militants. [AFP] Vanguard News Nigeria. Kindly Share This Story:FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsAppPinterestShare Related Boko Haram kills more Nigerian soldiers in ambush January 5, 2019 Five Nigerian soldiers killed in Boko Haram ambush May 26, 2019 Borno: Boko Haram kills three Nigerian soldiers in army convoy's ambush October 20, 2017 All rights reserved. This material and any other digital content on this platform may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, written or distributed in full or in part, without written permission from VANGUARD NEWS. Download Vanguard News App.   Technical Feedback: whatsapp 08023469027   READ our Privacy-policy and cookie policy. READ ALSO: Sometimes, I want her to reduce taking this type of picture -Anita Joseph Vanguard PROMOTED D'banj: Seyitan’s rape allegations seem suspicious – Kemi Olonloyo This is the opportunity for all Nigerians to earn money! See what Bill Gates says about it! ProfitExperts Arthritis or Joint Pain? Doctor Says Do This First Thing Each… Motion free If You Want To Soften Your Wrinkles, Do This Today (It's Genius) InnoGialuron JUST IN: Remains of Ajimobi laid to rest in Ibadan A genius from Nigeria found a way to get rid of parasites forever! Read! Detox UN condemns video of couple having s*x inside its official car RASHEED SOBOWALE View all posts by Rasheed Sobowale → PREVIOUS POST Face masks and votes: French turnout in low numbers for delayed local elections Disclaimer Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof.

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