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Six Nigerian Soldiers Killed in IS Attack on Military Base in Borno State

Six Nigerian Soldiers Killed in IS Attack on Military Base in Borno State

Taha Sakr
Last updated: January 7, 2025 6:44 pm
By Taha Sakr 4 Min Read
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In a deadly assault on a military base in northeastern Nigeria, militants from the Islamic State (IS) killed six Nigerian soldiers in what has been described as a highly coordinated attack. The violence unfolded in Borno State, an area plagued by insurgent activity and one of the hardest-hit regions in the ongoing battle against militant groups. The attack was carried out by militants from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a faction that pledges allegiance to the global Islamic State terror network.

The attackers, heavily armed and arriving in trucks and on motorcycles, launched their assault on the military base with a barrage of gunfire. The base, along with several army vehicles, was set ablaze in the midst of the confrontation, with soldiers battling to repel the assault. Despite the violence, the Nigerian military was able to force the attackers to retreat.

Military officers speaking to French media confirmed the deaths of six soldiers, stating that the troops were caught in a fierce gun battle with the insurgents. One officer recounted, “We lost six soldiers in the IS militants’ attack on the base after an intense gun battle.” The situation, which has sparked widespread concern, underscores the persistent threat posed by militant factions in the region.

In response to the attack, the Nigerian military launched airstrikes against the fleeing militants. These air strikes proved effective, with reports indicating that several militants were killed in the process. The military also managed to destroy a number of the insurgents’ operational vehicles and weapons during the air assault. “Air strikes against the fleeing terrorists resulted in multiple militant fatalities, the destruction of operational vehicles and their weaponry,” one military officer noted.

While the exact number of casualties among the IS militants remains uncertain, the coordinated response by Nigerian forces highlights the ongoing struggle to combat insurgent groups in the region. The attack comes amid a broader context of increased activity by the Islamic State in West Africa, which has been linked to widespread violence and instability in countries like Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon.

Borno State, in particular, has become synonymous with the intense insurgency that has plagued northeastern Nigeria for years. Despite numerous counter-insurgency efforts, including military offensives and regional cooperation, ISWAP and other jihadist factions continue to wreak havoc in the area. This latest attack is a reminder of the vulnerability of Nigerian security forces, who face well-organized and ruthless adversaries that remain a constant threat to the region’s stability.

In light of the recent violence, analysts and local officials have called for more robust security measures to prevent further attacks and protect civilians living in the conflict zones. The Nigerian military’s continued efforts to confront these groups face significant challenges, especially in an environment marked by the complex and evolving tactics of IS-affiliated militants. As tensions remain high, the future of the security situation in northeastern Nigeria continues to look uncertain.

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