A military base in Kukawa town, Borno State, came under a violent attack on Sunday, leaving an unknown number of soldiers and civilians feared dead.
Suspected Boko Haram fighters launched the assault, destroying armoured vehicles and seizing a large quantity of military ammunition.
Military sources said the attackers penetrated the base under the cover of darkness, using explosives and heavy gunfire to breach security perimeters.
Eyewitnesses reported that some militants scaled the base’s fences while others created diversions with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at key entry points, overwhelming the troops on duty.
Once inside, they set military vehicles ablaze and ransacked ammunition depots.
A source within the military told reporters, “Yesterday, Sunday, March 8, 2026, suspected Boko Haram militants attacked the army base.
They burnt some military vehicles, and as of now, the number of casualties is still unknown. They managed to breach our defenses quickly before reinforcements arrived.
We pray for mercy on all in the frontline.”
This latest attack is part of a troubling pattern across Borno State, where several military bases, including those in Konduga, Mainok, Jakana, and Marte, have been targeted in recent weeks.
During these assaults, insurgents reportedly set military equipment ablaze and carted away ammunition, while troops fought back and killed scores of attackers.
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Sources revealed that more than 40 soldiers’ bodies were recovered following previous assaults, including a senior officer, Lieutenant Colonel SI Iliyasu, who commanded the 222 Battalion.
Civilians have also been victims, with reports of abductions and attacks on local communities near military installations.
Security officials warn that the insurgents are regrouping and intensifying attacks despite ongoing counter-insurgency operations.
The recurring violence highlights the persistent security challenges facing the Nigerian military in the northeast, as militants continue to strike both military and civilian targets with deadly precision.
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