BREAKING: Terrorists Destroys Nigerian Army Armoured Carrier Escorting Motorists
A Nigerian Army armoured personnel carrier (APC) has reportedly been destroyed by an explosive device along the Keta–Dangibga road in Zamfara State, raising fresh concerns over worsening insecurity in the region. A source on Friday evening said that the incident occurred while soldiers were escorting civilian motorists along the dangerous route frequently targeted by armed groups. According to the source, the military convoy ran into an improvised explosive device, commonly referred to as a bomb, which detonated violently and scattered the armoured vehicle. “This happened along Keta–Dangibga road, Zamfara State. Army APC were escorting motorists to Dangibga and encountered an explosive device, popular known as bomb, blast and scattered the said APC, not far from our Mopol 2 location,” the source said. Although the exact number of casualties remains unclear as of press time, the explosion reportedly caused panic among travellers and residents in nearby communities. The Keta–Dangibga axis has become notorious for repeated attacks by bandits who often plant explosives and ambush security convoys as well as civilian vehicles. In January 2026, It was reported that troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai killed three individuals suspected of planning suicide attacks during an intelligence-led operation along the Guduf–Pulka axis in the Gwoza LGA, Borno State. According to counter-terrorism expert, Zagazola Makama, security sources said the operation followed credible intelligence and was carried out in close collaboration with local volunteer forces, enabling troops to intercept the suspected suicide bombers before they could execute planned attacks on civilians. The sources said suicide vests and other improvised explosive device (IED) components found on the suspects were recovered and safely secured by the troops. According to the sources, troops also inflicted heavy casualties on terrorist escorts accompanying the suspects, forcing surviving elements to flee into the Mandara Mountains under sustained military pressure. “During the exploitation of the area, troops recovered four AK-47 rifles abandoned by the fleeing terrorists, while two motorcycles used by the terrorists were destroyed,” the sources reportedly said.
