Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Monday morning launched a major attack on a military camp in the Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. Our correspondent gathered that the terrorists reportedly stormed the 25 Task Force Brigade in Damboa, around 12:50 am on Monday. The attack came less than 30 minutes after the suspected Boko Haram/ ISWAP terrorists attacked Ajilari cross, and other surrounding areas in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. When we heard that terrorists were attempting to infiltrate Damboa through the military camp at the 25 Task Force brigade. We will attack Maiduguri and proceed to Abuja,” he stated.

Source: Punch March 16, 2026 09:18 UTC