By Jemilu Hassan
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A military base in Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, has been overrun by Boko Haram insurgents, resulting in the deaths of dozens of soldiers and vigilantes.
The attack, which occurred on Saturday around 4 p.m., was confirmed by security and local sources on Monday. According to a security source, the heavily armed insurgents launched a surprise assault on the base, overwhelming the troops despite their strong defense.
The source revealed that the base has endured over 100 attacks in the past, but this was one of the most devastating. Many soldiers and vigilantes were killed, and the insurgents seized all the armament at the base, including
operational vehicles and buildings, which they set on fire. The attackers reportedly used a surveillance drone to assess the base before the onslaught. “At first, we thought the drone was part of a military operation,” the source added.
This tactic is becoming increasingly common among Boko Haram insurgents, who have been deploying drones between Chibok and Damboa in recent weeks. Although the exact death toll remains uncertain, more than 12 bodies have been recovered so far.
The insurgents are believed to have launched the attack from Mandara Gau in Biu Local Government Area, about 25 kilometers away. They have taken over a mango plantation belonging to a former Borno State commissioner, which now
serves as their hideout. Another security official corroborated the account, highlighting Boko Haram’s growing use of surveillance drones. “In the last two weeks, they’ve been deploying drones between Chibok and Damboa.
A day before Christmas, they attacked another base, injuring six soldiers after conducting aerial surveillance,” the official disclosed. As of the time of filing this report, no official statement has been made by the military regarding the attack.
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