By TDTM
At least nine Nigerian soldiers have reportedly been killed following an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion along the Gambarun–Logomani road in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria.
According to a military situation report dated October 17, 2026, the explosion involved a command-detonated device targeting an ambulance along the military supply route in the Gambarun Ngala area.
The incident reportedly resulted in the destruction of a military vehicle and an RPG tube, while four rifles and a Vallon metal detector were also listed among the equipment lost.
The report indicated that the situation in the area was calm following the explosion.
However, the Nigerian military has yet to publicly confirm the reported death toll. The circumstances surrounding the incident and the identities of the victims remain unclear.
