Explosion leaves 2 soldiers dead, 8 others injured
Eight other soldiers are said to have been injured in the incident which occurred at about 8:10 a.m.
Nigerian soldiers patrol on June 5, 2013 near Maiduguri
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Eight other soldiers are said to have been injured in the incident which occurred at about 8:10 a.m., according to Premium Times.
One truck was reportedly damaged in the explosion which took place along the Banki – Usmanari – Kumshe road area of the state.
The affected soldiers are attached to the 152 TF Battalion of the Nigerian Army.
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The attack comes as Nigerians are mourning the death of heroic officer, Lt Col Muhammad Abu Ali who died at the hands of Boko Haram on November 5.
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Ali was buried along with six other soldiers on November 7.
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