BREAKING: Boko Haram/ISWAP Fighters Storm Borno Town, Target Military Formation

BREAKING: Boko Haram/ISWAP Fighters Storm Borno Town, Target Military Formation

Armed fighters of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province have carried out a fresh midnight attack on Benisheikh in Borno State, reportedly targeting a key military base along the Maiduguri–Damaturu highway.

The Benisheikh attack, which began around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, threw residents into panic as heavy gunfire and explosions rocked the town, the headquarters of Kaga Local Government Area. Sources said the insurgents were advancing toward the 29 Task Force Brigade of Operation Hadin Kai, a critical formation in Nigeria’s counterinsurgency operations.

The development comes days after a deadly assault in the same area that claimed the life of O. O. Braimah and several soldiers, raising concerns about renewed Boko Haram/ISWAP activities in Borno State.

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Residents reported that troops engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle, forcing many civilians to flee their homes overnight. Others sought refuge in safer locations as the situation escalated.

Meanwhile, heightened military response was observed in nearby Maiduguri, with fighter jets and helicopters seen conducting aerial surveillance and possible combat support missions. The increased air activity suggests ongoing efforts by the Nigerian Armed Forces to repel the insurgents and secure the المنطقة.

As of the time of this report, there is no official confirmation on casualties or the extent of damage. However, security sources indicate that reinforcements have been deployed to the area, and operations are ongoing to prevent further escalation.

Benisheikh remains a strategic town in Borno State, located along the busy Maiduguri–Damaturu road, a corridor frequently targeted by insurgents due to its importance for both civilian and military movement.

The latest Boko Haram attack in Benisheikh underscores persistent security challenges in Nigeria’s North-East, despite years of sustained military campaigns.

BREAKING: Boko Haram/ISWAP Fighters Storm Borno Town, Target Military Formation