Tag: Boko Haram Insurgency

Suspected Boko Haram militants have killed at least 11 persons in an attack on a community in Borno State, residents and security sources confirmed on Friday.

The incident, which occurred late Thursday night, reportedly targeted a գյուղ in a remote area of the state, where insurgents stormed the settlement, shooting sporadically and setting several houses ablaze.

Eyewitness accounts indicated that the attackers arrived in large numbers on motorcycles, overpowering local vigilantes before unleashing violence on residents.

A local source, who preferred anonymity for security reasons, told the Source that the assailants operated for hours without immediate resistance.

“They came in the night and started shooting. People ran into the bush, but some were not lucky. We counted at least 11 bodies after they left,” the source said.

Security operatives were said to have been deployed to the area following distress calls, but the attackers had fled before their arrival.

The Nigerian Army has yet to issue an official statement on the incident as of the time of filing this report. However, military sources disclosed that troops have intensified patrols and launched a manhunt to track down the perpetrators.

Borno State has remained the epicentre of the insurgency by Boko Haram and its splinter groups, with recurring attacks on civilians, military formations, and humanitarian workers.

Efforts by the Federal Government and security agencies to restore peace in the North-East have recorded significant gains in recent years, though sporadic attacks continue to pose security challenges.

The latest incident underscores ongoing concerns about the safety of rural communities and the need for sustained military and humanitarian interventions in the region.

Suspected insurgents have reportedly launched a fresh attack in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State, escalating security concerns in Nigeria’s North-East.

Local sources said the attack occurred in the early hours, with gunmen targeting security positions and nearby communities, causing panic among residents.

Witnesses disclosed that heavy gunfire and explosions were heard across parts of Monguno, forcing many residents to flee their homes in search of safety.

A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the attackers stormed the area in large numbers, engaging troops in a fierce gun battle that lasted several hours.

“We heard continuous gunshots and explosions. People ran in different directions, and many are still displaced,” the source said.

Security sources confirmed that troops repelled parts of the attack, although details on casualties and damages were still being assessed as at the time of filing this report.

Monguno, located near the Lake Chad region, has remained a strategic hotspot in the fight against insurgency due to its proximity to known militant hideouts.

Military authorities have since intensified surveillance and launched clearance operations in surrounding areas to prevent further incursions.

The latest incident underscores ongoing challenges in the counter-insurgency campaign, despite sustained efforts by the Nigerian Armed Forces to restore peace in the region.

Residents have been urged to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperate with security agencies by reporting suspicious movements.

Fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), an Islamic State–aligned insurgent group, on Thursday launched a fierce assault on a Nigerian military base in Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State, resulting in the deaths of several Nigerian soldiers and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), security sources confirmed.

According to a military source who spoke on condition of anonymity, the insurgents stormed the base in the early hours of Thursday, firing sporadically and overwhelming sections of the defensive positions before Nigerian troops and their auxiliaries were able to contain the attack.

While precise casualty figures remain unclear, the source said “many soldiers were killed” and several CJTF members also lost their lives in the onslaught. Armoured tanks and other military vehicles were set ablaze during the encounter, and the insurgents seized an unquantified quantity of ammunition before withdrawing from the area.

ISWAP later claimed responsibility for the operation, releasing a statement accompanied by a video showing fighters firing at the military facility. The authenticity of the footage could not be independently verified at the time of reporting.

The attack comes amid an escalation of insurgent activities in northeastern Nigeria, with several recent violent incidents involving ISWAP and Boko Haram militants in Borno State. Only days earlier, at least seven military personnel, including a newly promoted Lieutenant Colonel, were killed when their unit was ambushed while travelling from Maiduguri to Damasak, Mobbar Local Government Area.

The Theatre Command North East Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai has been engaged in persistent operations against insurgent camps across the region, but militants continue to demonstrate capacity to mount substantial attacks against security formations.

Officials at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja have not yet released an official statement on the Sabon Gari incident.