In a fresh wave of violence, Boko Haram terrorists have launched simultaneous attacks on two military formations in Borno State, forcing troops into a fierce battle for control.
The insurgents struck on Monday, targeting an army base in Wajirko, Damboa LGA, and another in Wulgo village, Gamboru Ngala LGA. Reports indicate that troops were briefly dislodged before regaining their positions, with unconfirmed sources suggesting that several terrorists were killed in the clashes.
Brigade Commander’s Convoy Hits Landmine
In a separate but equally alarming incident, a convoy carrying the newly deployed Brigade Commander of Operation Hadin Kai ran over improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the Maiduguri-Damboa-Biu road, leaving two soldiers feared dead and others, including the commander himself, injured.
This attack comes just as authorities were making plans to reopen the 185km Maiduguri-Damboa-Biu road, which has remained unsafe for years due to insurgent activities.
Senator Ndume Sounds the Alarm
Reacting to the escalating violence, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) expressed deep concern over Boko Haram’s renewed onslaught. He urged the federal government to take decisive action by deploying advanced military technology, including drones, to crush the insurgency once and for all.
Ndume also called for the immediate release of kidnapped victims, including Professor Abubakar El-Jummah, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB), who was abducted along the increasingly dangerous Damaturu-Buni Yadi-Kamuya-Biu road.
Rising Insecurity Across Borno
The senator lamented the deteriorating security situation, particularly in southern Borno, where multiple local government areas—including Gwoza, Askira-Uba, Chibok, Damboa, and Biu—have witnessed unrelenting attacks, destruction, and looting with little resistance.
With key roads now impassable due to insurgency threats, Ndume warned that residents of several LGAs must take a 12-hour detour through Gombe State instead of the usual two-hour route to reach Maiduguri.
“This is unacceptable,” Ndume stated. “The military is trying, but the federal government must step up by training, equipping, arming, and motivating our security forces to confront this menace head-on.”
What Next?
As insecurity worsens in Borno and the Northeast, pressure is mounting on the government to take more aggressive steps to neutralize Boko Haram and restore stability. Will these latest attacks push authorities to rethink their approach?
Stay tuned as we bring you more updates on this developing story.
