At least six Nigerian soldiers were killed and five others injured after an explosive device struck a military convoy in Borno State on Sunday.
The attack occurred along the Damasak–Kareto road when one of the vehicles ran over a buried bomb.
According to sources, the convoy was heading to Damasak for operational clearance when the explosion occurred.
Residents said the device was planted by Boko Haram fighters operating in the area.
Reports said six soldiers died at the scene, while five others sustained injuries in the blast.
The wounded soldiers were taken to hospital for treatment.
Videos shared online later showed a badly damaged military vehicle at the scene.
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerian military had not released an official statement on the incident.
