Terrorists Attack Borno, Kill Soldiers, Abduct Women, Children

Terrorists Attack Borno, Kill Soldiers, Abduct Women, Children

Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP militants launched a deadly attack on a military base and an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Ngoshe town, Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State, killing soldiers and civilians and abducting scores of women and children. The assault occurred Wednesday, shortly after residents broke their fast during Ramadan, and has left the community devastated.

According to local security sources, the militants overpowered troops stationed at the 82 Division Task Force Battalion, killing at least nine soldiers and forcing others to retreat. The insurgents also burned armored tanks, operational vehicles, and structures in the IDP camp, before abducting an estimated 100 women and children. Eyewitnesses reported that the town’s Chief Imam was killed during the attack, intensifying the horror among residents.

The attack caused widespread panic as residents fled Ngoshe toward Pulka town, leaving homes and property behind. Survivors described the militants as heavily armed and organized, capable of carrying out a coordinated assault on both military and civilian targets. Authorities have yet to confirm the full casualty toll, and many families remain unaccounted for.

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Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, condemned the attack and confirmed that hundreds of civilians and soldiers were affected. He urged the government to intensify military operations in insurgent strongholds such as the Sambisa Forest and Mandara Mountains, where Boko Haram and ISWAP maintain bases.

In response to the attack, the Nigerian Air Force and ground troops conducted precision operations along the insurgents’ withdrawal routes, reportedly neutralizing several militants and disrupting their escape. Despite these efforts, the incident underscores the persistent threat posed by extremist groups in northeastern Nigeria, particularly in Borno State, which remains vulnerable to large-scale attacks and abductions.

The assault highlights ongoing security challenges in areas returning refugees and IDPs from neighboring countries, illustrating the urgent need for enhanced military and humanitarian interventions to protect vulnerable communities.

Terrorists Attack Borno, Kill Soldiers, Abduct Women, Children