Nigerian soldiers recapture Borno military base from terrorists

The Nigerian military has recaptured its forward operation base in Ngoshe town, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, after gunning down terrorists.

In a recent operation, soldiers from the Nigerian military successfully reclaimed their forward operation base located in Ngoshe town, within the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The action involved gunning down terrorists who had apparently taken control of the base. This development was reported on March 11, 2026, highlighting ongoing efforts to secure military installations in the region. The recapture restores Nigerian military presence in this strategic location, though further details on the scale of the engagement or casualties remain limited in available reports.

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