- Attack Details: Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists attacked troops in the Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State, killing five soldiers and wounding ten .
- Missing Soldiers: Four soldiers were declared missing in action during the assault .
- Terrorist Casualties: The troops eliminated several terrorists and recovered weapons .
- Equipment Damage: One gun truck, three TCVs, and an excavator were burnt by the enemy forces .
- Government Response: The Borno State Government expressed condolences to the military and reaffirmed its solidarity with the armed forces in their efforts to end insurgency in the region .
- Ongoing Conflict: This incident is part of a resurgence of violence in the Lake Chad region, where insurgents have launched frequent assaults despite recent successful operations by the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF).
Boko Haram’s recent attack on troops in Borno State’s Gubio Local Government area has resulted in significant losses on both sides. The terrorist group killed five soldiers, wounded ten, and left four missing in action. However, the troops also eliminated several terrorists and recovered weapons.
The Defence Headquarters confirmed the incident, and Maj. Gen. Edward Buba stated that the attack wouldn’t discourage the troops from continuing their counter-terrorism operations . Boko Haram, which translates to “Western education is forbidden,” has been a thorn in Nigeria’s side since its inception in 2002. Founded by Mohammed Yusuf, the group seeks to overthrow the Nigerian government and replace it with an Islamic state based on Sharia law .
Boko Haram’s History of Violence
- 2009: Clashes with Nigerian government forces resulted in hundreds of deaths, including former leader Muhammad Yusuf .
- 2014: The group kidnapped 276 schoolgirls in Borno State, sparking international condemnation .
- 2015: Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, becoming the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) .
Despite being “technically defeated” in 2019, Boko Haram continues to wreak havoc in Nigeria and neighboring countries . The group’s ideology opposes Western education, and they’ve targeted schools, police, and civilians in their quest for an Islamic state .
