Nigerian Army Dismisses Soldier Over Leaked Video of Deadly Boko Haram IED Attack in Borno

The Nigerian Army has dismissed Private Mansur Adamu for allegedly leaking video footage from a deadly IED attack by Boko Haram near Gubio, Borno State, which killed at least nine soldiers and injured several others. The blast occurred as troops traveled from Maiduguri, with the rear of the convoy struck by explosives planted by insurgents. The military emphasized that unauthorized disclosures of sensitive operational information are prohibited. The incident involved soldiers from 145 Damasak under 5 Brigade Maiduguri, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.

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Boko Haram IED Attack Kills Nine Nigerian Soldiers, Injures Several in Borno State

At least nine Nigerian soldiers have been killed and several others injured in Borno State following an explosion caused by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by Boko Haram, SaharaReporters has confirmed. The incident occurred near Gubio as soldiers were returning from Maiduguri and stopping at a camp along the route.

A military source clarified that the explosion, not an ambush, caused the fatalities and serious injuries, with some soldiers suffering severed limbs due to the blast’s force. The affected soldiers belonged to the 145 Damasak unit under the 5th Brigade, Maiduguri.

This attack is part of an ongoing pattern of assaults by Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) targeting military formations and patrol routes in northeastern Nigeria using explosives and coordinated attacks. The Nigerian Army has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident.

This marks the latest in a series of violent insurgent activities that continue to challenge security efforts in the North-East.

Nigerian Army Arrests Two Suspected Suicide Bombers Linked to Deadly Borno Mosque Attack, Disrupts Boko Haram Logistics Network

Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai have reportedly arrested two suspected suicide bombers linked to the December 24, 2025, bombing at the Gamboru Market Mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State. One suspect was intercepted at the Banki Central Mosque with primed IED materials during intelligence-led patrols, while another was arrested in Damaturu, Yobe State, and repatriated to Maiduguri for interrogation. Investigations revealed that the attack was part of coordinated plans by Boko Haram factions, including JAS, Ansaru, and JNIM, to carry out multiple suicide and IED attacks across the North-East. The mosque bombing killed five worshippers and injured 32 others. Following the attack, military authorities intensified hunter-killer and pre-emptive operations, leading to further arrests, recovery of explosives, and the interception of urea fertilizer used for IED production. The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling terrorist networks and strengthening security around places of worship and markets in the region.