Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists attacked a Forward Operating Base in the Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, killing several Nigerian soldiers and leaving many others missing.
The attack, which occurred early Saturday, January 4, 2025, targeted the 25 Taskforce Brigade in Sabon Gari. Security sources confirmed the incident, revealing that the assault lasted over two hours and involved heavy weapons.
“The terrorists invaded the camp around 4 a.m., using various weapons. So far, we have recovered over seven bodies,” a source told reporters Monday.
During the attack, the militants reportedly razed buildings and destroyed multiple military vehicles, further crippling the operational capacity of the base.
ISWAP, an offshoot of Boko Haram, has been consolidating its hold in the Lake Chad region following the death of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau. The group’s strength has grown with the defection of hundreds of Boko Haram fighters.
The Nigerian Army reiterated its commitment to eradicating terrorism from the country despite the continued insurgency. Boko Haram and ISWAP have displaced millions and killed thousands across Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states since the insurgency began in 2009.
Source: SaharaReporters
