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**Tragedy in Monguno: Brave Commander, Six Soldiers Killed in Deadly IED Attack** *By Auwal Ahmad, Maiduguri* Grief has once again settled over Nigeria’s Northeast following the loss of a senior military officer and six soldiers in a deadly explosion in Borno State. Lieutenant Colonel I.A. Mohammed and his men are feared to have died after their convoy ran into an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during a fierce encounter with insurgents in Monguno on Sunday. The tragic incident occurred around the Charlie 13 axis, where troops of the 242 Battalion came under what military sources described as a coordinated ambush by suspected terrorists. The attack reportedly began with an exchange of gunfire before the situation took a devastating turn. According to a statement issued on Monday in Maiduguri by the Media Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Lt-Col. Sani Uba, one of the Army’s gun trucks triggered a buried explosive while maneuvering through the area. But it was the final moments of the Commanding Officer that have left many shaken. Despite the danger, Lt-Col. Mohammed moved toward the frontline to personally assess the situation and ensure the safety of his troops. In the process, his vehicle struck another concealed IED, leading to an explosion that claimed his life and those of six other soldiers. Military authorities say his actions reflected rare courage and deep commitment to duty. “He chose to move closer to his men, even after the immediate threat had been addressed,” Uba said. “That decision, though dangerous, showed his dedication to leadership and the welfare of his troops.” Fellow soldiers described him as a commander who led from the front—one who never asked his men to take risks he wouldn’t take himself. The Nigerian Army, under Operation Hadin Kai, expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing the fallen officer and his team as heroes who paid the ultimate price in defence of the nation. Their deaths add to the growing toll of sacrifices made by troops battling insurgency in the region, a conflict that continues to test the resilience of both the military and affected communities. As news of the incident spreads, tributes are pouring in for the fallen soldiers—men remembered not just for their uniforms, but for their courage, loyalty, and unwavering commitment to protecting others. For families, colleagues, and a nation they served, the loss is profound. And in the quiet that follows the blast, their sacrifice lingers—a painful reminder of the cost of war, and the bravery of those who stand in its path.

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