A violent attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants on a military base in Borno State has resulted in the deaths of two Nigerian soldiers and numerous insurgents. The assault targeted the Forward Operating Base in Magumeri Local Government Area, which falls under Sector 3 of the military operation.
According to Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer for the Headquarters Joint Task Force, the confrontation took place early Thursday morning. The terrorists exploited low visibility conditions to attempt an infiltration of the base. Although they managed to breach a small, isolated section of the facility, the troops mounted a determined defense, effectively repelling the attack and killing a substantial number of the assailants.
Uba noted that subsequent sweeps of the area uncovered signs of heavy enemy casualties, including blood trails, drag marks, and recovered bodies. The military also seized a significant cache of weapons from the fleeing insurgents, such as PKT automatic anti-aircraft guns, AK-47 rifles, and magazines.
Sadly, two brave soldiers lost their lives in the fierce battle. Another officer and several wounded personnel are currently in stable condition and receiving medical care. During the engagement, some equipment and temporary structures were damaged or destroyed by fire.