Eight soldiers reported dead as troops foil terror attack in Borno
At least eight soldiers were killed during a clash with ISWAP terrorists at a military base in Borno State, Nigeria. The military successfully repelled the attack, killing over 25 insurgents and recovering weapons, though the army acknowledged casualties among their own ranks.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in Northeast Nigeria and the persistent threat posed by extremist groups to military and civilian stability.
At least eight soldiers have reportedly been killed while repelling an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a military base in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The attack targeted troops of the 101 Special Forces Battalion, who came under assault from four different directions, according to a statement by Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force in the North-east.
The troops, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, responded with superior firepower and tactical manoeuvres, killing more than 25 terrorists and forcing others to flee, the task force’s spokesperson, Mohammed Goni said.
Mr Goni, a Nigerian Army captain, said 14 bodies of the terrorists had so far been recovered, while troops also seized a cache of weapons and ammunition, including six AK-47 rifles.
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