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However, intelligence from a surveillance drone indicated visible fire around the base, and several troops were seen retreating toward Sabongari, suggesting that the base may have been overrun by insurgents.

At least three Nigerian soldiers have been killed after Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (BHT/ISWAP) terrorists launched an assault on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the Wajiroko area of Borno State.




SaharaReporters gathered that the attack, which occurred around 10pm on Monday, resulted in casualties among Nigerian troops, including the Brigade Commander and two other soldiers who sustained injuries.




According to a military signal obtained by SaharaReporters on Tuesday, full details of the FOB attack remain unclear.



However, intelligence from a surveillance drone indicated visible fire around the base, and several troops were seen retreating toward Sabongari, suggesting that the base may have been overrun by insurgents.



The signal reads in part: "At approximately 242205A MAR 25, own troops at FOB Wajiroko came under attack by BHT/ISWAP terrorists. This prompted the Brigade to call for air support in addition to deploying a reinforcement (RFT) team immediately. However, the RFT team encountered an IED along the MSR. Consequently, a second RFT, led by Comd 25 BDE, Brig Gen UF Abubakar (N/10661), was dispatched toward Azir Bridge.



"At approximately 250045A MAR 25, while the second RFT was still en route, the Brigade Commander’s Hilux vehicle encountered an IED between Damboa and Azir Bridge. As a result of the explosion, some three Soldiers were KIA. Additionally, the Brigade Commander and two soldiers, 22NA/82/5757 PTE Mohammed Hashim and 12NA/68/7570 CPL Ibrahim Musa, sustained injuries (WIA).



"Details of the attack on the FOB remain sketchy. However, the Phantom pilot reported observing fire around the FOB and saw scores of soldiers running toward Sabongari, suggesting that the FOB may have been dislodged. Further details of the attack will be provided as soon as they become available.



"The general security situation within the AOR remains fluid. Troops remain on maximum alert."



SaharaReporters is withholding the identities of the slain soldiers because their families had yet to be contacted by the military authorities.



The Nigerian military has yet to issue an official statement regarding the attack.



However, sources indicate that reinforcement efforts are ongoing, and troops are on high alert as they assess the security situation in the area.

https://saharareporters.com/2025/03/25/breaking-iswap-overruns-nigerian-military-base-borno-kills-several-soldiers-injures

Nigerian security forces need to up their game regarding these insurgents.

They need to take the offensive instead of being defensive. A tactic the insurgents already knows to be more effective.

No state of emmergency in Borno

Even in Fasting

What will be Tinubu excuse against Boko haram

Nigeria has the best military ground force in the world,why are they not active in extinguishing insurgents.

bamosagie:
No state of emmergency in Borno

You are right, they need to declare state of emergency in some northern states.

The more you look,the less you see.

However, the Phantom pilot reported observing fire around the FOB and saw scores of soldiers running toward Sabongari, suggesting that the FOB may have been dislodged

They couldn't even stand and fight people as armed as them?

I forgot, these are not the unarmed civilians they like to kill.

Celestialsword:
Nigeria has the best military ground force in the world,why are they not active in extinguishing insurgents.

Scores of soldiers running like ants, SMH.

Celestialsword:
Nigeria has the best military ground force in the world,why are they not active in extinguishing insurgents.

I. They are not used to asymmetrical walfare.

2. Quota system and nepotism (nepotism breeding sabotage)

I cant believe our FOB are still poorly built in year 2025. The Nigerian military has been fighting terrorism for over 10 years and have not seen any improvement. Our military personnel are still moving around in soft skin vehicles in dangerous areas

Ikaeniyan0:
I cant believe our FOB are still poorly built in year 2025. The Nigerian military has been fighting terrorism for over 10 years and have not seen any improvement. Our military personnel are still moving around in soft skin vehicles in dangerous areas

if they defeat terrorists today where will they get money to acquire properties in Dubai and other choice countries? Or you think the people approving the budget don't have their own cut in the budget? They are just playing chess with the lives of innocent soldiers.

I keep saying this, the Nigeria soldiers can't defeat Iswap, boko haram, bandits and co. What played out in Afghanistan might replicate itself here. The earlier you know this truth the better for u.

bamosagie:
No state of emmergency in Borno

no oil facilities in Borno so no need for SOE

ogododo:
https://saharareporters.com/2025/03/25/breaking-iswap-overruns-nigerian-military-base-borno-kills-several-soldiers-injures

"At approximately 250045A MAR 25, while the second RFT was still en route, the Brigade Commander’s Hilux vehicle encountered an IED between Damboa and Azir Bridge. As a result of the explosion, some three Soldiers were KIA. Additionally, the Brigade Commander and two soldiers, 22NA/82/5757 PTE Mohammed Hashim and 12NA/68/7570 CPL Ibrahim Musa, sustained injuries (WIA).

3 died and 3 injured is what Sahara reporters and some stupid fake news carriers are referring to as "Several Soldiers killed". May God punish all of you , enemies of Nigeria.

fuckingAyaya:
I keep saying this, the Nigeria soldiers can't defeat Iswap, boko haram, bandits and co. What played out in Afghanistan might replicate itself here. The earlier you know this truth the better for u.

PresidObi:
Scores of soldiers running like ants, SMH.

Enwhen:
What will be Tinubu excuse against Boko haram

Noblechykk:
I. They are not used to asymmetrical walfare.

2. Quota system and nepotism (nepotism breeding sabotage)

Tinubu where is the state of emergency ?!!!!!!

zero8zero:
3 died and 3 injured is what Sahara reporters and some stupid fake news carriers are referring to as "Several Soldiers killed". May God punish all of you , enemies of Nigeria.

.May God punish you too the friends of Nigeria that voted a man that gat nothing upstairs, inflicted massive pain and sufferings on the poor masses and u expect him to turn Nigeria to Eldorado. E no go better for u

When everything is base on propaganda and politics reality check is always certain

zero8zero:
3 died and 3 injured is what Sahara reporters and some stupid fake news carriers are referring to as "Several Soldiers killed". May God punish all of you , enemies of Nigeria.

You're not satisfied with the 3 dead? You want more of our soldiers dead. You are evil.

fuckingAyaya:
.May God punish you too the friends of Nigeria that voted a man that gat nothing upstairs, inflicted massive pain and sufferings on the poor masses and u expect him to turn Nigeria to Eldorado. E no go better for u

When you were using 97% of revenues to service debts and borrow to pay subsidy, when 77trillion was borrowed from ways and means, when crude oil had already been used to borrow loans. Tinubu should then come in and continue that way?. May God punish you tenfold.

PresidObi:
You're not satisfied with the 3 dead? You want more of our soldiers dead. You are evil.

Why are you jubilating over 3 dead?

zero8zero:
When you were using 97% of revenues to service debts and borrow to pay subsidy, when 77trillion was borrowed from ways and means, when crude oil had already been used to borrow loans. Tinubu should then come in and continue that way?. May God punish you tenfold.

the same subsidy removal is no longer a scam? U fool! It ohk to use 21billion to Renovate the VP's quarters, or to buy yatch and jet while the people cry of hunger? Or to use 11trillion to construct coaster highway while the health care and educational system is in shamble? Or the person that met dollar at 400+ and raise it up to 1,500+ may ur life be ruined the way tinubu ruined this economy. Say amen u bastard.

fuckingAyaya:
the same subsidy removal is no longer a scam? U fool! It ohk to use 21billion to Renovate the VP's quarters, or to buy yatch and jet while the people cry of hunger? Or to use 11trillion to construct coaster highway while the health care and educational system is in shamble? Or the person that met dollar at 400+ and raise it up to 1,500+ may ur life be ruined the way tinubu ruined this economy. Say amen u bastard.

Slowpoke, all the Presidential candidates promised to remove fuel subsidy during campaign and Tinubu did as he promised. Show us the yatch and the President using it , mumu. Since 1999, previous administrations had been budgeting funds for VP residence every year yet they never complete it, using it to steal money into their pockets. Tinubu came in and complete it once and for all. Nobody can use the project to siphon funds any longer. But that doesn't make sense to you, maybe Tinubu should also continue to budget funds for it till eight years elapse, you daftus. I know the coastal roads that cut across eight coastal states is still painful to our landlocked neighbors. But when you were crying for 2nd Niger bridge and it was constructed, it was never a waste because na Ipob go benefit am, very selfish people. When it comes to yours, you will clap and dance but when it's about others , your bitterness shines through your dark souls. Bitter people.