Senate mourns troops killed in Borno

The Senate mourned soldiers killed in a recent attack in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State on Wednesday.

The Nigerian Senate observed a moment of mourning on Wednesday for the troops who lost their lives in a recent attack in the Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. This gesture highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region, where military personnel continue to face threats. The Senate's action serves as a tribute to the fallen soldiers, acknowledging their sacrifice in maintaining peace and security in the northeast.

No further details on the attack or the number of casualties were provided in the reports. The mourning session underscores the legislature's solidarity with the armed forces amid persistent insurgency issues in Borno.

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Dramatic photo illustration depicting the aftermath of a Boko Haram attack on a military base in Borno State, Nigeria, with smoke, debris, and militants' flag.
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Boko Haram terrorists have claimed responsibility for an attack on a military base in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, where they killed soldiers and vowed to establish a caliphate there. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized the federal government for targeting opposition figures while ignoring ethnic militias. Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, condemned the attack and called for immediate action to prevent further loss of life.

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Troops of the Nigerian army's Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have buried soldiers killed during an encounter with Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State.

In the aftermath of the March 6 Boko Haram-claimed attack on a military base in Ngoshe, Gwoza LGA, Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum attributed the incident to insurgents displaced from their Sambisa forest stronghold.

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