Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Militants Attack Nigerian Army Base with Drones
Early in the morning on January 29, 2024, some bad guys called ISWAP used drones to attack a Nigerian army base in Borno state.
They hurt many soldiers and destroyed some army vehicles.
The army fought back and took control again, but many soldiers and helpers were hurt or killed.
This is part of a long fight between the army and these bad guys in the area.
ISWAP militants attacked a Nigerian army base in Borno state using drones.
The attack resulted in the deaths of at least 9 soldiers and 2 task force members, with 16 others wounded.
Militants breached the base perimeter and destroyed several military vehicles.
The army regained control after reinforcements arrived and pursued the militants.
The attack is part of an ongoing insurgency in the northeast region of Nigeria.
- Who
- Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants
- What
- Attack on Nigerian army base using drones
- When
- Early hours of January 29, 2024
- Where
- Sabon Gari base, Borno state, Nigeria
- Why
- Part of ongoing insurgency in the region
- Location
- Sabon Gari base, Borno state, Nigeria
- Attackers
- Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)
- Date
- January 29, 2024
- Casualties
- At least 9 soldiers and 2 task force members killed, 16 wounded
- Military Response
- Army regained control and pursued militants