Terrorists Attack Borno Military Base, Kill Four Soldiers — Reports!

Terrorists Attack Borno Military Base, Kill Four Soldiers — Reports!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

In the early hours of Friday, an Islamic State‑linked insurgent group is reported to have attacked a military base in Ngamudu, Kaga Local Government Area, Borno State — along the Maiduguri‑Damaturu highway — resulting in the deaths of at least four soldiers. Several others were injured and evacuated to nearby hospitals. [1]

What’s Reported So Far

• According to BusinessDay, the assault began around 2:00 a.m. with militants opening fire on the military super camp in Ngamudu. [1]
• The duration of the attack was roughly one hour, during which the insurgents reportedly conducted hit‑and‑run tactics. [1]
• Injured troops were transferred to Damaturu Specialist Hospital for medical treatment. [1]
• The military has since blocked the Maiduguri‑Damaturu corridor to secure the area and forestall follow‑up raids. [1]

Context & Significance

• This incident follows a pattern of escalating attacks in Borno State, where extremist groups continue targeting security installations and personnel.
• – Earlier in March 2025, at least four soldiers were killed in a separate attack on a Borno base, reportedly by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). [2]
• The Ngamudu location has been a site of previous assaults. In 2021, insurgents allegedly attacked a special camp in Ngamdu, killing multiple soldiers and seizing weapons. [3]

What We Don’t Yet Know

• The identity of the attackers (whether Boko Haram, ISWAP, or affiliated group) has not been confirmed.
• The official military response and casualty figures are yet to be released.

What’s Next

• The Nigerian Army is expected to issue a formal statement confirming the details and naming the fallen soldiers.
• Reinforcements may be dispatched, and counter‑insurgency operations may intensify in the area.
• Security on the Maiduguri‑Damaturu highway will likely be reviewed and tightened.

Citations:

1. Businessday NG: businessday.ng/news/article/terrorist-attack-military-base-overnight-many-feared-dead/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Businessday NG: businessday.ng/news/article/four-soldiers-killed-as-terrorists-attack-borno-military-base/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Sahara Reporters: saharareporters.com/2021/10/13/exclusive-boko-haram-terrorists-kill-six-soldiers-injure-army-general-capture-military?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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