Boko Haram attack Nigerian military base, kill soldiers

Boko Haram militants launched a deadly assault on a Nigerian army base in Borno State on January 4, 2025, leaving numerous soldiers dead and others missing.

The attack, which lasted over two hours, targeted the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the Damboa Local Government Area, Dockaysworld learnt.

According to security officials, multiple military buildings and operational vehicles were destroyed in the assault, and at least seven bodies have been recovered so far.

The militants invaded the base around 4 a.m., using a variety of weapons.

“25 Taskforce Bde was attacked during the weekend with so many casualties, so far we have recovered over seven bodies,” a source told SaharaReporters on Monday.

“The terror group invaded the camp FOB Sabon Gari around 4am on Saturday, using various weapons.”