The Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have killed at least seven Nigerian soldiers and four vigilantes at Marte-Dikwa axis of Borno State.
The terrorists had planted explosives on the road for a military convoy traveling to Maiduguri from Marte.
The convoy of the military vehicles was escorting soldiers that were granted leave pass from Marte unit.
Security sources said the soldiers were ambushed around Ala village situated between Marte-Dikwa town.
ISWAP has been ambushing Nigerian troops as it consolidates its hold on Sambisa after Boko Haram’s withdrawal.
