Security sources have confirmed that at least six soldiers have died while two others have been “seriously” injured after their vehicle struck a landmine in the region.
“We can confirm that six soldiers died in the terrorist attack. The two other injured soldiers are receiving treatment in the hospital,” a military official in the region, who asked not to be named, told Xinhua by phone.
The explosion occurred on the road between the localities of Bavongola and Zeleved in the region where Boko Haram militants have recently stepped up attacks on civilians and the military, according to local media.
Local officials said the army was in pursuit of the assailants who were suspected to be Boko Haram militants.
According to security reports, this was the deadliest attack by the terrorist group on the army since the start of this year.
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