Militant Islamist groups operating in northeastern Nigeria, including factions linked to Boko Haram, have been accused of launching a series of coordinated attacks on military installations over the past week, resulting in the deaths of several soldiers and officers. This is according to reports by AfricaNews.
According to security analysts and reports from the region, insurgents carried out at least six assaults over the weekend across Borno and Yobe states as well as areas around the Lake Chad basin. During the raids, the fighters reportedly seized military vehicles, trucks, and other equipment from targeted bases.
Nigeria’s military confirmed that the latest attacks occurred between Sunday and Monday. In a statement, military spokesperson Sani Uba described the assaults as attempts by extremist fighters to overwhelm troop positions. He said at least one military officer and several soldiers were killed, although he did not specify the exact number. Independent security observers estimate that as many as four officers may have died in attacks carried out during the past week.
Nigeria has struggled for more than a decade to contain extremist violence in the northeast. The insurgency began in 2009 when Boko Haram launched its campaign against the Nigerian state. Over time, the group splintered into multiple factions, including the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), which is affiliated with the Islamic State militant network. The ongoing conflict has stretched Nigeria’s armed forces, which are also confronting banditry, kidnapping, and communal violence across the wider northern region.
