Terrorists believed to be Boko Haram militants launched attacks on two military formations in Borno State, targeting an army base in Wajirko, Damboa Local Government Area and another in Wulgo, Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area.
Unconfirmed reports noted that some terrorists were killed by the troops.
In a related development, at least two soldiers were feared dead and others sustained injuries when a convoy, including the newly deployed brigade commander of ‘Operation Hadin Kai,’ struck landmines along Maiduguri-Damboa-Biu road.
The commander was reportedly among the wounded.
This renewed wave of attacks came as authorities plan to reopen the 185-kilometer Maiduguri-Damboa-Biu road which has been closed for years due to insecurity.
Senator Mohammed Ndume, representing Borno South, expressed deep concern over the escalating Boko Haram attacks in his constituency.
He urged the federal government to deploy advanced technology, including drones, to combat insurgency effectively.
He also called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to train, equip, arm and motivate security forces to address terrorism, kidnapping and banditry.
Senator Ndume highlighted the worsening security situation along Maiduguri-Damaturu-Buni Yadi-Biu road, where kidnappings have increased.
Among those abducted are the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at the Nigerian Army University Biu, NAUB, Professor Abubakar El-Jummah, who is still in captivity.
He lamented the continued attacks on communities such as Gwoza, Askira-Uba, Chibok, Damboa, Biu and Hawul, warning that without decisive action, these assaults would persist.
No official statement has been issued on the matter at press time.
