Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly carried out a deadly early morning attack on a Nigerian Army base in Borno State, leaving at least eight soldiers dead and several others injured following a fierce confrontation.
According to military sources, the assault targeted the 162 Battalion base located along the Mandara–Buratai Road in Borno State.
The attackers were said to have struck around 4 a.m. on Friday, taking advantage of heavy rainfall and poor visibility to launch a surprise assault on the military facility.
A military source disclosed, “162 Battalion Mandara Buratai Road, eight soldiers were killed in action. They attacked us at 4 a.m. today (Friday) when it was raining.”
Security sources said the insurgents temporarily breached parts of the military outpost during the attack, leading to intense fighting between the troops and the attackers.
Another source alleged that the assault resulted in significant casualties among the soldiers stationed at the base.
“They killed eight soldiers and beheaded them. Several others were injured during the attack,” the source stated.
Following the incident, military reinforcement teams were reportedly deployed to the area to secure the base, prevent further attacks, and support recovery operations.
Authorities are currently conducting a full assessment to determine the extent of casualties and evaluate any damage sustained during the attack.
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