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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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.

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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