Seven Nigerian soldiers died in an explosive device during an operation to rescue a community in Borno State, which was under the invasion of Boko Haram militants. Among those killed was one named Luke.
The soldiers were part of an operation to provide security and succor to beleaguered residents of a Borno community that was under the threat of Boko Haram insurgents. The explosion, which claimed their lives, underlines hazardous conditions in which the Nigerian military has to fight in the region against terrorism.
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Details of the situation that led to the explosion remain very scanty, but the loss is the latest reminder of the unrelenting threat posed by improvised explosive devices, IEDs, often used by Boko Haram fighters. It has not been easy for the Nigerian Army to restore peace and security to this northeastern part of the country.
This devastating event, therefore, becomes a painful reminder of the sacrifices that military personnel have made in the line of duty. Further information is awaited as investigations into the incident continue.