At least six soldiers, including a major, and scores of suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists are feared dead after an ambush on a military convoy near Kanamma village in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State. The attack occurred at about 4 p.m. on Monday when the convoy, led by a commanding officer, came under attack. A source said the lead vehicle was hit by an explosive device before attackers opened fire, killing the commanding officer and three other soldiers in the first vehicle, while three additional soldiers and scores of attackers died in the ensuing gunfire. The identities of the officers and soldiers were not immediately available.
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