Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists has launched a devastating attack on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, killing an unconfirmed number of Nigerian soldiers and leaving many others missing.
According to security sources, the assault occurred in the early hours of Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Armed with a variety of weapons, the terrorists stormed the FOB Sabon Gari camp around 4 a.m. and engaged troops in a fierce battle that lasted over two hours.
The attackers reportedly burned several buildings and military operational vehicles during the raid.
“25 Taskforce Brigade was attacked during the weekend with so many casualties. So far, we have recovered over seven bodies,” a source told SaharaReporters.
This attack indicates ISWAP’s growing dominance in the Lake Chad region since the death of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau.
The group has expanded its ranks with the defection of hundreds of Boko Haram fighters, increasing its operational capacity.
Despite the ongoing threat, the Nigerian Army has reiterated its commitment to eradicating terrorism in the country.
