Borno Massacre: Death Toll Climbs To 50 After Ruthless Community Attack

 the death toll from the weekend attack on Darajamal community in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State has risen to 50, following a brutal raid by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. Security and humanitarian sources confirmed that the insurgents stormed the remote settlement on Friday night, firing indiscriminately and forcing residents to flee into surrounding bushes. Several houses were also set ablaze in the

In response, troops of Operation Hadin Kai, with support from the Air Component, launched a counteroffensive. Military sources disclosed that through Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms, the terrorists were tracked as they retreated towards the Sambisa axis. Precision airstrikes were subsequently carried out, neutralizing more than 30 of the attackers. Ground forces later reinforced the community, securing Darajamal and neighboring villages.

A security source revealed that clearance and search operations remain ongoing to prevent reprisal attacks and to reassure displaced residents. Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, alongside senior military commanders, has since visited the community to assess both the humanitarian situation and security response, underscoring government’s commitment to restoring peace in the region.

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