Boko Haram Launches Midnight Attack on Borno Community
On Tuesday, around 11 PM, Boko Haram terrorists, suspected to be affiliated with ISWAP, launched a midnight attack on Benisheikh town, located along the Maiduguri-Damaturu road in Borno State. This incident has raised fresh security concerns in the area, particularly as the insurgents appeared to advance toward the 29 Task Force Brigade, which is under the command of Brigadier General O.O.
Braimah. Reports indicate that several soldiers were killed during the attack, which occurred in Kaga Local Government Area.
Following the assault, military fighter jets and helicopters were observed hovering over Maiduguri, approximately 75 kilometers from Benisheikh, suggesting an ongoing military response to the attack. Further details are expected to develop as the situation unfolds.
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