Several Nigerian soldiers were reportedly killed on Friday, April 17, 2026, following an ആക്രമ attack by suspected fighters of the on a military base in Mussa village, .
According to militia sources who spoke to AFP, the insurgents stormed the base but were eventually repelled by troops. The attack also triggered further clashes in nearby Leho village.
As of the time of reporting, no additional casualties have been confirmed in surrounding communities.
The incident adds to a series of recent assaults on military formations in Borno State, which remains the epicentre of insurgent activities in Nigeria’s Northeast region.
