Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants launched a devastating attack on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State, killing several Nigerian soldiers and leaving many others missing.
The attack occurred on Saturday, January 4, 2025, according to security sources.
The assault, which began around 4:00 am, lasted over two hours, during which the terrorists used various weapons to overrun the base. They also razed several buildings and set military vehicles ablaze.
“25 Taskforce Brigade was attacked over the weekend, resulting in significant casualties. So far, over seven bodies have been recovered,” a source told our correspondent.
ISWAP’s influence has grown in the Lake Chad region since the death of Abubakar Shekau, the leader of Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati Wal-Jihad (JAS). The group has absorbed hundreds of Boko Haram fighters, bolstering its ranks and expanding its operations.
The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating terrorism from the country. However, Boko Haram and ISWAP continue to inflict heavy casualties, displacing millions and claiming thousands of lives, particularly in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe states.