Six terrorists die in own bomb explosion in Borno

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Six terrorists die in own bomb explosion in Borno

Six suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) died after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) they were handling exploded. The incident occurred in Borno State, a region frequently affected by terrorist attacks. Security forces continue to combat the activities of these armed groups in the area.

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