Nine soldiers killed in IED explosion in Borno, Nigeria

Nine soldiers have reportedly been killed following an IED explosion along the Gambarun-Logomani road in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria.

According to a military situation report dated on 17 October 2026, per Sahara Reporters, the incident occurred along the Gambarun-Logomani route, which forms part of the Gomboru-Logomani/Dikwa main supply route.

The report stated that the explosion involved a command-detonated improvised explosive device targeting an ambulance along the road, and listed nine soldiers as killed in action.

Military equipment casualties recorded in the incident included one GT vehicle, four rifles, one Vallon metal detector and one RPG tube, which was destroyed.

The situation report indicated that the atmosphere in the area was calm following the incident. Further details surrounding the circumstances of the explosion, including the identity of those responsible and the extent of the damage, were not provided in the report.