Nigeria: Two Soldiers, Terrorists Killed in Borno Attack
Troops recovered a cache of arms and ammunition after the assault, and the army said it was continuing exploitation operations.
- On Thursday, May 7, 2026, troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled an ISWAP terrorist attack on a Forward Operating Base in Magumeri, Borno State.
- Two soldiers died during the intense battle, while an officer remains stable after sustaining injuries. Security analyst Malik Samuel reported that four members of the Civilian Joint Task Force were also killed.
- Troops recovered a cache of weapons from fleeing insurgents, including PKT automatic anti-aircraft guns and AK-47 rifles. Exploitation of the area revealed extensive blood trails, confirming heavy casualties inflicted on attackers.
- Magumeri, the headquarters of Magumeri Local Government Area, lies about 46 kilometres from Maiduguri. Both ISWAP and Boko Haram frequently target military formations across the North East region.
- The Military High Command commended troops for their battle performance, urging them to sustain the operational tempo. Soldiers are currently conducting exploitation operations to consolidate gains and assess battle damage.
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MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, May 8 - Fighters suspected of being members of Islamic State West Africa Province attacked a Nigerian army base in the northeastern town of Magumeri, killing at least two soldiers and wounding the commanding officer, security sources and the military said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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