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Boko Haram Assaults Nigerian Army Base, Kills Commander and Soldiers

4/14/2026

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On April 12, Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province militants attacked an army base in Monguno, Nigeria.
The assault killed the base commander nearing retirement and six soldiers.
Their vehicle hit an improvised mine while en route to provide reinforcements.
At least twelve militants were killed in the confrontation.
The attack signals a broader surge in assaults on military positions in Borno State, straining Nigeria's 17-year insurgency effort.

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On April 12, Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province militants attacked an army base in Monguno, Nigeria.
The assault killed the base commander nearing retirement and six soldiers.
Their vehicle hit an improvised mine while en route to provide reinforcements.
At least twelve militants were killed in the confrontation.
The attack signals a broader surge in assaults on military positions in Borno State, straining Nigeria's 17-year insurgency effort.