Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly killed an Army major and several soldiers in 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, October 19, 2026, according to local sources.
Reports indicated that the attackers struck the convoy by detonating an explosive device beneath or near its lead vehicle before opening fire on other vehicles conveying the troops.
The initial assault reportedly killed the major leading the convoy and three other soldiers, while additional casualties were recorded during the ensuing exchange of gunfire between the troops and the attackers.
The exact number of soldiers killed in the incident had not been independently confirmed at the time of reporting.
Security Concerns Along Geidam–Kanamma Route
The ambush comes amid persistent security concerns along the Geidam–Kanamma and Mayamti routes, which sources said had remained closed for several months because of insecurity.
The latest attack highlights the continuing risks faced by military personnel operating in parts of Yobe State, where insurgent activity has remained a security concern.
Details of the military operation, including the identities of the deceased soldiers and whether any insurgents were killed or arrested, were not immediately available.
The Nigerian military had yet to publicly confirm the reported incident at the time of writing.
