Nigerian Army Kills Dozens of Militants in Borno Base Attack

Nigerian forces have killed at least 60 suspected militants after repelling a coordinated attack on a military base in Borno State, according to the army.

The overnight assault targeted the 68 Battalion position in Mallam Fatori, near the border with Niger. Troops, backed by air support, launched a counteroffensive that neutralized dozens of attackers, including several senior commanders.

Military officials said the assailants, believed to be linked to Boko Haram, advanced on foot and employed armed drones during the operation, reflecting evolving tactics among insurgent groups.

The attack comes days after deadly suicide bombings in Maiduguri that killed at least 23 people and injured many others, underscoring a renewed escalation in violence across the region.

Authorities also reported that an Al Qaeda-affiliated group carried out multiple attacks on military installations earlier in the week, pointing to a broader surge in coordinated militant activity.

Nigeria’s long-running insurgency, now spanning more than a decade, has claimed over 40,000 lives and displaced approximately two million people, according to the United Nations.

Source: Newstimehub