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Boko Haram storms barracks, kills Army Commander, 19 Soldiers in Borno

Boko Haram insurgents have launched a deadly attack on a military base in Borno State, killing a commander, two senior officers, and 17 soldiers.
The attack occurred on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the 149 Battalion base in Malam-Fatori, the headquarters of Abadam Local Government Area.
According to reliable sources, the attackers stormed the base in multiple gun trucks, wreaking havoc for several hours before dislodging the battalion.
Survivors of the attack reportedly fled to safety. Intelligence sources confirmed that the insurgents razed several buildings and military operational vehicles during the assault.
The commanding officer of the battalion, the base medical director, and two senior officers were among those killed.
Many soldiers were seriously injured, and a yet-to-be-ascertained number of personnel remain missing.
This attack comes just days after the terror group launched a brutal attack on the military’s Forward Operating Base in Damboa, killing an unconfirmed number of soldiers, with many still missing.
In a separate incident, Boko Haram insurgents attacked the Gadan Gari fishing community in Bama Local Government Area, killing at least 20 fishermen.
The attack occurred on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at around 11:00 am. Residents reported that the insurgents opened fire on the fishermen, killing many and injuring others.
Modu Ari, a member of the civilian joint task force, reported that the insurgents stormed the fishing community, shooting indiscriminately and killing at least 20 people.
Mustapha Kachallah, a resident, said his child was killed in the attack, and they had buried more than 15 people.
The recent resurgence of terrorist attacks across Borno State has raised concerns about the security situation in the region.
The military and Borno State officials have yet to comment on the attacks.
The federal government and the Nigerian military are under pressure to restore the relative peace previously enjoyed in the region, especially as the state government continues its efforts to resettle internally displaced persons (IDPs) in their ancestral homes.
Since November last year, there has been a resurgence of terrorist attacks across Borno State.
Before these two incidents, over 40 farmers were killed in Dumba, a fishing and farming community in Kukawa Local Government Area.
The current situation calls for urgent action from the federal government and the Nigerian military to restore the relative peace previously enjoyed in the region.
The attacks have also raised concerns about the ability of the military to protect its bases and personnel from attack.
The military has been working to regain control of the region, but the recent attacks have highlighted the challenges they face in combating the insurgency.
The Borno State government has been working to resettle IDPs in their ancestral homes, but the recent attacks have raised concerns about the safety of these communities.
The government must take urgent action to address the security concerns in the region and ensure the safety of its citizens.
The international community has also been called upon to provide support to the Nigerian government in its efforts to combat the insurgency.
The United Nations and other international organizations have been providing humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflict, but more needs to be done to address the root causes of the insurgency and support the government’s efforts to restore peace and security to the region.
Boko Haram
Boko Haram is a militant Islamist group based in northeastern Nigeria, also active in Chad, Niger, and Cameroon.
The group’s name, “Boko Haram,” roughly translates to “Western education is forbidden” in the Hausa language.
Boko Haram was founded by Mohammed Yusuf, a Nigerian Islamist cleric.
Initially, the group focused on opposing Western-style education and promoting a strict interpretation of Islamic law.
Over time, Boko Haram’s ideology became more radicalized, and the group began to carry out violent attacks against civilians, government officials, and security forces.
Boko Haram’s goals include establishing an Islamic state in Nigeria based on Sharia law and opposing Western influence and education.
They also aim to overthrow the Nigerian government.
The group’s tactics have included bombings and shootings of civilians, including women and children.
They have also carried out kidnappings, including the abduction of over 270 schoolgirls from Chibok in 2014.
Additionally, they have attacked schools, churches, and mosques, and assassinated government officials, politicians, and security personnel.
Boko Haram has been responsible for thousands of deaths and displacements in Nigeria and the surrounding region.
The group has also been linked to other terrorist organizations, including al-Qaeda and the Islamic State.
In 2015, Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, and the group’s leader, Abubakar Shekau, was killed in a battle with rival jihadists in 2021.
Despite these setbacks, Boko Haram remains a significant security threat in the region.
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