A Nigerian Army commander was killed on Saturday after an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Marte, Borno State.

Military sources told PREMIUM TIMES the army major, who was the commander of 153 Task Force Battalion in Marte Local Government Area, was leading a patrol of the unit’s perimeter when the bomb went off Saturday evening.

Our sources said the officer was the only one immediately confirmed killed in the attack. It was unclear whether some of his troops, including members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, were injured or killed during the patrol.

PREMIUM TIMES has withheld the name of the officer as it was unclear whether or not his family has been notified by the military.

Army spokesperson, Sagir Musa, did not return a request for comment on the attack that killed the major.

The major has become the latest senior officer to die since a colonel was killed in battle mid-July.

Swathes of Marte Local Government Area were overrun by insurgents between late May and early June, but the military said the area had been recovered and future incursions would be prevented.

Insurgent attacks have reduced generally since late October, with the military crediting its new ‘super camp’ strategy that made it difficult for terrorists to overrun brigades and battalions.

Saturday’s attack has raised fresh concerns about Boko Haram’s ability to launch surprise strikes.


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A Nigerian Army commander was killed on Saturday after an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Marte, Borno State. Not like the cheap benz on my page tho.

This is what happens when the military is under funded. Imagine Terrorists having access to improvised explosives and the military still using c ock and shoot rifle. What a shame.

Those above me,you no get other job to do other then stealing my FTC.
DSS are considered as bloody civilians to the Army,the Army are the Oga on Top.No mess with them.
Respect to the Army,no compare them with those bloody civilians

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Nawa... after we go still here them say dem don finish the boko boys

Fake news...

RIP soldier.. Although most times I feel no pity for these uniform men.

Come on, this is fake news..they have been technically defeated.

Congrats to them.

I thought they have finished boko Haram

1billion dollars money to curb insecurity come to mind,Nigeria which way?

how would a whole major alone die in the attack?


are his Troops and those JTF still moving freely

Rip

Wetin concern us, afterall they both work together. The government supplied the BK all the ammunition. Who is deceiving who?

He must be a southern soldier.

I just wonder how someone will wake up and decides to join Nigerian army or police.

the most useless forces on earth

Buharin why?


But APC and Buharin already defeated their brother terrorists from the North?

Naija don enter one chance with this terrorists already. Not forgetting terrorism never ends, it can only be reduced. Chai, na to find money comot for naija be that o

Yet APC said Boko Haram has been defeated


I heard the government instructed the military to stop publishing stuffs about the Boko Haram fights....there's serious trouble low-key

Rip gallant. You will be remembered for your bravery and protection of the nation from the evil doers. Rest on sir.....

So sad

This apc government is the most wicked government in the history of Nigeria, they are trying all there possible best to shut everyone up, even when people are dying. God will punish all this evil politicians in this country, wicked souls

Factfinder1:
Yet APC said Boko Haram has been defeated


I heard the government instructed the military to stop publishing stuffs about the Boko Haram fights....there's serious trouble low-key

Guy, forget APC or PDP, terrorism never ends, it can only be minimised.

Name witheld but we know say na Southerner. Northerners are deployed to extort travellers on Southern highways. I counted 49 military checkpoints between Epe and Onitsha the other day.

Hmmm this story get as e be. It could also have been a mutiny if he is the only one tht died. RIP soldier, I cannot imagine myself out walking on the Port Harcourt sun but you risked your life for us in Sambisa forest. God be with those you left behind.

This government knows what to do.. The other month, Borno Gov. 'said it all,that military and other forces knew Boko Haram hideouts but still playing politics with human life-too bad.. Ordinary IPOB clash with police in Orifite,They sent doggy dance to clamp down and intimidate people yet killings are going on every day in the North,Its still same political talk..Nigeria needs total cleansing of every political parastatal....Local man is really unhappy

Father, please hide our soldiers in the north east under the shadow of your wings in Jesus name!