Jihadist attack claims two lives in Borno state

Jihadists have ambushed a civilian convoy in Borno state, killing two people and injuring 15, militia.

Militia leader Ibrahim Liman confirmed the attack.

Liman explained that the gunmen opened fire as the convoy, under military escort, was heading to the town of Gamboru near the border with Cameroon in the village of Mussine.

He said the troops returned fire and the attackers retreated, but two people were killed among the passengers who were mostly traders.

Travelling on highways in Northern Borno has become dangerous as fighters from the so-called Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and rival boko haram set up heavy checkpoints where they kill or abduct passengers.

It was not immediately clear which jihadist faction was behind the latest attack as both boko haram and ISWAP operate in the area.