Is It True Boko Haram Killed Over 40 Soldiers During Terrorist Attacks in Borno? Facts Emerge
- The Nigerian Army has refuted the claims that over 40 soldiers were killed in recent terrorist attacks in Borno State
- Boko Haram terrorists launched coordinated assaults on vulnerable communities around Konduga and Ngoshe
- Army confirms casualties among troops but emphasizes they repelled attacks to protect civilians
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FCT, Abuja - The Nigerian Army has dismissed report that over 40 soldiers were killed during recent terrorist attacks in parts of Borno State.
The army said the report relied largely on unverified sources to make unfounded claim.
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Colonel Sani Uba Lieutenant said Boko Haram terrorists, who were dislodged from the Sambisa Forest, regrouped and launched coordinated night attacks on the multiple communities
Uba said the terrorists attacked vulnerable communities around Konduga, Ngoshe, Mainok and Jakana general areas.
The Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai 7, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday, March 7, 2026.
He said the troops on ground responded swiftly and fought gallantly to repel the terrorists and defend the affected communities.
The troops spokesperson said a number of terrorists were killed during the intense engagements.
He, however, disclosed that a Commanding Officer and some brave soldiers paid the supreme price.
“It is important to note that the troops were not overrun as portrayed in the report. Rather, they engaged the terrorists from multiple fronts in a determined effort to protect innocent civilians and restore normalcy. The attackers also employed indiscriminate explosives and heavy night gunfire, which regrettably resulted in civilian casualties as many residents were caught in the crossfire created by the terrorists’ reckless actions. “
Nigerians react to report terrorists killed over 40 soldiers
@Somtolism7
You can't even account on the number of your personnel's that lost their life in the attack rather you can only debunk the number flying online Chaiii thank God I left this organisation with my life.
@ABBA_NDOS
The same story every time: “terrorists were neutralized” and “troops fought gallantly.” But the attacks keep happening in Konduga, Ngoshe, Mainok and other places. Nigerians want results, not press releases.
@Donmeca
How many brave soldiers paid the supreme price? I believe this was the crux of your clarifications. Sahara Reporters claimed we lost 40 brave men. You would surely want to present a counter figure; nor this your "some brave....'
@emede_villa
The solution is when you claim to neutralize bandits, show the people your evidence. Don't get caught up in APC propaganda game, afterall you have not told us you too have joined them. We salute your effort.
@Anthony00820215
Let's assume that Sahara reporters doesn't give the accurate numbers. Can you tell us how many of your men that were killed in the attack? Or are you saying that the attack never happened?
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Boko Haram attacks Borno military base
Recall that Boko Haram executed a coordinated attack on a military base and IDP camp in Ngoshe town, Borno state.
Over 100 women and children were reportedly abducted during the raid, leaving residents fearful and displaced.
Soldiers and civilians suffered casualties as the insurgents ransacked the town, destroying vehicles, ammunition, and local property.
Boko Haram kills army operation commander, others
Legit.ng also reported that Major I. U. Mairiga, FOB Commander, three soldiers and a hunter were killed in a Boko Haram attack on the Mayanti base.
Lt-Col Sani Uba, Operation HADIN KAI Spokesman, confirmed one officer died as troops repelled assaults and recovered weapons.
Operation HADIN KAI troops dismantled terrorist logistics, arrested two ISWAP suppliers and seized arms and ammunition.
Source: Legit.ng
