| Malam-Fatori suicide bombing | |||||
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| Part of Boko Haram insurgency | |||||
 Map of Borno state, where the attack took place. | |||||
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| Belligerents | |||||
 Nigeria |  Islamic State (ISWAP) | ||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||
| 27 Deaths, and Many Troops Wounded | 1 Suicide Bomber Killed | ||||
On January 26, 2025, a convoy of Nigerian troops was attacked by an Islamic State (ISWAP) suicide bomber in the Timbuktu Triangle, Borno State.
According to two military officers who spoke to AFP, the suicide attack took place in a region spanning Borno and Yobe states, known for its challenging terrain and insurgent activity. The second officer added that the attack occurred at midnight, around 20:30 GMT. [1]
The suicide bomber reportedly drove a vehicle full of explosives concealed in thick foliage, ramming it into the convoy of advancing troops that were targeting ISWAP militants in the Timbuktu Triangle, a key stronghold of the group. [2]
The attack killed 27 Nigerian troops, the suicide bomber. many others were wounded, but Nigerian officials warn the casualties could rise. [1]