Suspected Boko Haram Attack in Borno Kills 7 Soldiers, 13 Reported Captured

Security sources say a seized major’s phone was answered by his captors, highlighting the group’s resilience despite recent offensives.

Overview

Troops on patrol near Damasak around 1400 GMT engaged militants, leaving seven dead, 11 escaped, and 13 — including a major — captured, according to security sources.
A military rescue team recovered the bodies of the seven slain soldiers but has not located the missing personnel.
Someone answering the captured major’s phone claimed the officer and other soldiers were in Boko Haram custody, the sources said.
A Nigerian Army spokesperson did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The attack reflects how Boko Haram and its ISWAP offshoot continue to strike security forces by exploiting difficult terrain and porous borders despite renewed offensives.