Niger State: IED Attack Leaves Captain, Two Soldiers Dead

Tragedy struck in Niger State as an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) reportedly claimed the lives of a military Captain and two of his subordinates. The devastating incident occurred in Maciyan-Kyada village, located within the Babanna ward of Borgu Local Government Area.

According to a security source who spoke with Daily Trust, two additional soldiers sustained severe injuries during the blast. The source detailed that troops had departed Babanna town around 10 am on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, embarking on a routine patrol of the vicinity. It was during this patrol that one of their vehicles drove over an IED, suspected to have been deliberately planted on the road by terrorists.

The source stated, “The IED explosion involved soldiers. They were on a routine patrol when their patrol van stepped on the IED buried on the road by the terrorists. Three soldiers lost their lives including a captain and two others sustained injuries. The village where the incident happened is under Babanna ward.”

Confirming the unfortunate event, a local resident informed the publication, identifying one of the deceased soldiers as Yusuf Kabir. The resident expressed that the incident has significantly escalated the level of tension and apprehension within the community.

As of the time this report was filed, military authorities have not yet released any official statement concerning the deadly explosion.