Malam-Fatori suicide bombing

On January 26, 2025, a convoy of Nigerian troops was attacked by an Islamic State (ISWAP) suicide bomber in Malam Fatori, Borno State, Nigeria.

Malam-Fatori suicide bombing
Part of Boko Haram insurgency
Map of Borno State, where the attack occurred.
Location	Nigeria
Date	26 January, 2025
Weapon	Suicide bomber
Deaths	27 (+1 Suicide bomber)
Injured	"Many Wounded"
Perpetrator	Islamic State Islamic State – West Africa Province

The Attack

According to two military officers who spoke to AFP, the suicide attack took place in a region spanning Borno and Yobe states, known for its challenging terrain and insurgent activity. The second officer added that the attack occurred at midnight, around 20:30 GMT.^[1]

The suicide bomber reportedly drove a vehicle full of explosives concealed in thick foliage, ramming it into the convoy of advancing troops that were targeting ISWAP militants in the Timbuktu Triangle, a key stronghold of the group.^[2]

The attack killed 27 Nigerian troops and the suicide bomber. Many others were wounded.^[1]