6 injured as terrorists bomb Nigerian military base with drones

Six soldiers were reportedly injured after a drone strike by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on a military base in Wajiroko, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.

The unfortunate attack according to Sahara Reporters, occurred on Christmas Eve December 24 2024, when multiple armed drones, carrying locally fabricated grenades, targeted the Forward Operating Base.

This medium understand that the assault started with gunfire from the terrorists, who launched a vicious attack that was immediately repelled by the soldiers.

However, shortly afterward, drones carrying explosives struck the base.

The paper quoting military sources, also report that up to four different armed drones were observed during the attack.

A military gun truck was reportedly damaged during the strike.

Meanwhile, Boko Haram has been a perennial threat in Northeastern Nigeria for nearly two decades, causing loss of life and displacing millions.

The Nigerian military has repeatedly claimed success in combating the insurgents, though the criminal group remains a formidable force, continuing to carry out attacks across the region.

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