Olayomi Koiki
Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists killed a yet-to-be confirmed number of soldiers in a deadly attack on an army base in Nigeria’s northeastern state of Borno
Many other military operatives were still missing following the attack on Forward Operating Base in the Damboa Local Government Area of the terror-ravaged state.
The incident occurred on Saturday, January 4, 2025, security sources said, adding that the terrorists razed many buildings and military operational vehicles during the attack that lasted over two hours.
“25 Taskforce Bde was attacked during the weekend with so many casualties, so far we have recovered over seven bodies,” investigative news outlets Sahara Reporters quoted one of the sources as saying on Monday.
“The terror group invaded the camp FOB Sabon Gari around 4am on Saturday, using various weapons.”
The Nigerian Army and the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) could not be reached for comments.
Since 2009, northern Nigeria has been plagued by various jihadist groups, including Boko Haram and a rival faction the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP), as well as armed criminal groups.
Terrorists have killed many people and displaced millions of mainly in northern Nigeria, with Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states being the worst hit.
In November, five Nigerian troops were killed and 10 more injured when ISWAP fighters raided a base in Kareto village near the border with Niger.
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