The Digest:
A suicide bomber has killed five soldiers at a checkpoint in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, an attack that coincides with ongoing, intensified military operations against insurgents in the region.
Key Points:
- A suicide bomber, suspected to be a Boko Haram member, killed five soldiers at a checkpoint in Pulka, Borno State, on Sunday.
- The attacker posed as a passerby before detonating the explosive device near the military post.
- The incident occurred as Defence Minister Christopher Musa ordered soldiers withdrawn from checkpoints and redeployed to bush operations.
- This attack followed reports of civilian casualties from Nigerian Air Force airstrikes in the nearby Daban Masara area.
- The NAF stated Sunday's airstrikes targeted identified terrorist locations and vehicles, killing insurgents.
- The military claims sustained operations have degraded terrorist capabilities, killing 11 ISWAP/JAS fighters in recent days.
- Troops have also intercepted N9 million in ransom and uncovered illegal refineries in other regions.
Sources: Premium Times
