Boko Haram Attacks Military Post in Borno State

On Tuesday, suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked a military formation in Mairari community, located in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State, around midnight. The assault lasted over two hours, with local sources indicating that casualties were feared on both sides.

Umar Sheriff, the Chairman of Guzamala Local Government Area, confirmed the incident, stating that there were no civilian casualties and that the terrorists specifically targeted the military post. Sheriff described the attack as a major incident, noting that the locality had not experienced such an attack in recent times.

He emphasized that the military was able to repel the attackers. The situation in the area was reported to be calm following the incident, and Sheriff planned to visit the community on Thursday to assess the situation on the ground.