Fresh Bomb Explosion Hits Borno, 2 Soldiers Feared Dead and 8 Others Injured

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Following a bomb explosion along Banki, Usmanari, Kumshe road in Borno State, two soldiers of the 152TF Battalion of the Nigerian Army have been feared dead.

The explosion which occurred at about 8:10 a.m. this morning also left no fewer than eight soldiers injured.

According to the report, the explosion destroyed one canter truck, while the injured persons are currently receiving first aid treatment before they are evacuated by air to a hospital.

However, the Army has not released any official statement regarding the incident as at the time of filing this report.

This explosion is coming few days after Boko Haram insurgents killed Nigerian war hero, Muhammed Abu Ali and other soldiers in Borno State.

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