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Military Fends Off Drone Attacks in Northeast Nigeria

10/24/2025

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Islamist insurgents attacked military bases in Borno and Yobe states, Nigeria, using drones and heavy firepower.
The Nigerian Army repelled the assaults, killing over 50 militants and recovering weapons.
The attacks occurred early Thursday as insurgents tried to breach defenses in Mafa and Dikwa.
The insurgency began in 2009 and has killed over 40,000 people and displaced nearly two million.

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Story summary

Islamist insurgents attacked military bases in Borno and Yobe states, Nigeria, using drones and heavy firepower.
The Nigerian Army repelled the assaults, killing over 50 militants and recovering weapons.
The attacks occurred early Thursday as insurgents tried to breach defenses in Mafa and Dikwa.
The insurgency began in 2009 and has killed over 40,000 people and displaced nearly two million.