₦airaland Forum

By Hamisu Kabir Mataz

A suicide bomber rammed into a military convoy in Timbuktu triangle in Borno State, killing five soldiers and injuring an unspecified number of troops.

Security sources confirmed to Daily Trust that two senior military officers – a major and a lieutenant – were affected in the attack.

“The attack caused significant damage to military equipment used for offensive and defensive operations in the weeks-long clearance operations,” said one of the soldiers.

He said the terrorists used a car loaded with explosives to ram into the military convoy.

The troops were returning from a clearance operation that successfully dislodged several insurgents camps and killed many of them when the attack reportedly occurred.

“Yes! You know, every operation came with setbacks, but we overcame it. Unfortunately we lost five soldiers in the incident. Manga (the Commander) is hale and hearty and the operation continues, thank you,” an officer who did not want to be named said.

He said that armoured and logistics vehicles were destroyed when the van laden with explosives rammed into the convoy, on Tuesday.

Our correspondent also gathered that the corpses have been flown to Maiduguri, while officers who sustained injuries in the attack, have also been taken for medical attention.

Timbuktu triangle is the area where the terrorists ambushed the convoy of Brigadier General Musa Uba, captured and executed him.

Recall that on Monday, the Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) said they had cleared multiple terrorist camps and thwarted drone attacks in the area.

In a statement by spokesman of the operation, Lt- Col Sani Uba, in the ongoing Operation DESERT SANITY, arms and equipment were also recovered from the terrorists.

“On Sunday, 18 January 2026, troops advanced from their harbour area and conducted deliberate, intelligence-led operations across several identified terrorist enclaves, including Chilaria, Garin Faruk and Abirma.

“The operation was supported by the Air Component of OPHK, which provided persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) coverage over the axis. The air-to-ground synergy enabled real-time tracking of terrorist movement, deterred adversary reinforcement, and enhanced the precision and confidence of ground operations.

“During the operation, troops recovered several items of military significance, including Baofeng radios, phones, 5 x AK-47 magazines, several rounds of 7.62 × 39mm special ammunition and 7.62mm NATO belted ammunition, several Boko Haram/ISWAP flags, links of 12.7 × 108 mm ammunition, diesel powered grinding machines, large quantity of medical supplies, several bags of grains, pick up truck, underground logistics storage and Petroleum and Oil Lubricant (POL) dump which all further degraded the operational and logistical capability of the terrorists.

“At about midday, the advancing troops came under armed drone attacks by the terrorists. Despite this, the troops maintained momentum and continued the offensives. A second attempt in the evening was also decisively repelled, forcing the terrorists to withdraw, reaffirming troops’ dominance of the area.

“Despite sustained engagements, troop morale remains high, and fighting efficiency continues to be maintained. The general security situation in the area is assessed as calm but unpredictable, with troops remaining vigilant and at a high state of readiness.

“The Military High Command affirmed that the operations will continue as troops remain resolute in their mission to eliminate terrorist threats, protect civilians, and restore lasting peace and stability to the North East,” Uba said

Namaster:
How are these TERRORISTS getting intel?

vislabraye:
Nawa. This country don taya person. Gumi and co, including Katsina st. governor should be questioned

Namaster:
How are these TERRORISTS getting intel?

The Suicide Bomber AMBUSHED them because someone gave him information about the ROUTE they'd be taking and WHEN they'd be taking it.

Same way they AMBUSHED the General and KILLED him.

The Military needs to ADDRESS these LEAKAGES.

Plus having been victim of MULTIPLE terrorist ambushes, they should have developed a system that'll reduce it.

For instance, letting surveillance jets or drones to go before them and give them the ALL CLEAR.

Finally, the government NEEDS to stop being RECKLESS with the lives of soldiers.

If the Military is dealing with the FOOTSOLDIERS of the terrorists, the government should be DECIMATING their financiers and sponsors.

How can TERRORISTS afford Combat Drones and then bring it INTO the country without serious BACKERS?

The government should ADDRESS that.

ANYBODY discovered to be sponsoring the TERRORISTS should be expeditiously 3X3CUT3D.

And for fork's sake, NOBODY should be granting them amnesty and releasing them after they are CAPTURED.

Islie:
https://dailytrust.com/breaking-boko-haram-bombers-hit-military-convoy-in-borno/?noamp=available#google_vignette

Maxymilliano:
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained why he delegated some members of the party to respond to questions posed to him.
According to the former Lagos Governor, he adopted the delegation method “to show team-ship”.

Tinubu spoke at the Chatham House lecture titled: ‘Nigeria’s 2023 elections: In conversation with Bola Ahmed Tinubu’, monitored by The Nation.

At the lecture, Tinubu after his opening remarks, assigned Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai to speak on how his (Tinubu-led) government would address insecurity and asked the Director of Strategic Communication of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Dele Aleke, to respond to the question on oil theft.

https://thenationonlineng.net/why-i-delegated-el-rufai-ayade-others-to-answer-questions-at-chatham-house-tinubu/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1670262252

Namaster:
How are these TERRORISTS getting intel?

The Suicide Bomber AMBUSHED them because someone gave him information about the ROUTE they'd be taking and WHEN they'd be taking it.

Same way they AMBUSHED the General and KILLED him.

The Military needs to ADDRESS these LEAKAGES.

Plus having been victim of MULTIPLE terrorist ambushes, they should have developed a system that'll reduce it.

For instance, letting surveillance jets or drones to go before them and give them the ALL CLEAR.

Finally, the government NEEDS to stop being RECKLESS with the lives of soldiers.

If the Military is dealing with the FOOTSOLDIERS of the terrorists, the government should be DECIMATING their financiers and sponsors.

How can TERRORISTS afford Combat Drones and then bring it INTO the country without serious BACKERS?

The government should ADDRESS that.

ANYBODY discovered to be sponsoring the TERRORISTS should be expeditiously 3X3CUT3D.

And for fork's sake, NOBODY should be granting them amnesty and releasing them after they are CAPTURED.

vislabraye:
Nawa. This country don taya person. Gumi and co, including Katsina st. governor should be questioned

Highways:
Where Are The Cows? Is Evans A Herdsman?'


When Funke Olakurin, daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti was murdered instead of Bola Tinubu to make sure that the perpetrators were brought to book, he ended up making fun of the death of the young lady by turning everything into tribalism by showing his hates for Igbos.


Tinubu has never spoken against the deadly activities of Fulani herdsmen across the country

The same stand Adeyinka Grandson gave on the death of Fasoranti's daughter is where Tinubu, the leader of the Yoruba Conservatives stands. Please see Tinubu's video below. pic.twitter.com/COhiSvabqW

— Adeyinka Grandson (@deyinkagrandson) July 14, 2019

Mrs Olakunrin died of gunshot wounds in July 2019 after her vehicle was attacked by armed men, suspected to be marauding Fulani bandits whose violent activities had reached a frightening level across the southwest states.


Those arrested suspects include Lawal Mazaje, 40, from Felele area of Kogi State; Adamu Adamu, 50, from Jada area of Adamawa State; Mohammed Usman, 26, from Illela area of Sokoto State and Auwal Abubakar, 25, from Shinkafi area of Zamfara State....

However, the leader of the team, identified only as Tambaya, and three others are yet to be found.

Tambaya has been declared wanted by the police and he is said to be capable of communicating in Hausa, Fulfude and Pidgin English.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/388382-afenifere-police-speak-on-arrest-of-alleged-killers-of-fasorantis-daughter.html

Namaster:
How are these TERRORISTS getting intel?

The Suicide Bomber AMBUSHED them because someone gave him information about the ROUTE they'd be taking and WHEN they'd be taking it.

Same way they AMBUSHED the General and KILLED him.

The Military needs to ADDRESS these LEAKAGES.

Plus having been victim of MULTIPLE terrorist ambushes, they should have developed a system that'll reduce it.

For instance, letting surveillance jets or drones to go before them and give them the ALL CLEAR.

Finally, the government NEEDS to stop being RECKLESS with the lives of soldiers.

If the Military is dealing with the FOOTSOLDIERS of the terrorists, the government should be DECIMATING their financiers and sponsors.

How can TERRORISTS afford Combat Drones and then bring it INTO the country without serious BACKERS?

The government should ADDRESS that.

ANYBODY discovered to be sponsoring the TERRORISTS should be expeditiously 3X3CUT3D.

And for fork's sake, NOBODY should be granting them amnesty and releasing them after they are CAPTURED.

Freshandfitpod:
Muslims failed to denounce this extremist at the early stage and now everyone is suffering from it.

Namaster:
How are these TERRORISTS getting intel?

The Suicide Bomber AMBUSHED them because someone gave him information about the ROUTE they'd be taking and WHEN they'd be taking it.

Same way they AMBUSHED the General and KILLED him.

The Military needs to ADDRESS these LEAKAGES.

Plus having been victim of MULTIPLE terrorist ambushes, they should have developed a system that'll reduce it.

For instance, letting surveillance jets or drones to go before them and give them the ALL CLEAR.

Finally, the government NEEDS to stop being RECKLESS with the lives of soldiers.

If the Military is dealing with the FOOTSOLDIERS of the terrorists, the government should be DECIMATING their financiers and sponsors.

How can TERRORISTS afford Combat Drones and then bring it INTO the country without serious BACKERS?

The government should ADDRESS that.

ANYBODY discovered to be sponsoring the TERRORISTS should be expeditiously 3X3CUT3D.

And for fork's sake, NOBODY should be granting them amnesty and releasing them after they are CAPTURED.

thisisit:
WHEN WILL A STATE OF EMERGENCY BY DECLARED IN BORNO STATE