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Suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants killed at least ten soldiers and wounded over twenty others in an attack on an army base in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state on Tuesday night. The assault also resulted in the destruction of military vehicles, fires set in nearby Mairari village, and the seizure of more than forty fishing boats from a lakeside village. Despite years of military operations against Islamist groups, attacks have intensified recently, with Nigerian troops repelling another attack last week that killed over twenty-five ISWAP fighters.

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On October 15, 2026, suspected Boko Haram fighters killed at least 10 soldiers and wounded over 20 others in a coordinated assault on an army base in northeastern Borno state, Nigeria. The attack occurred on Tuesday night, with militants seizing more than 40 fishing boats from nearby villages beforehand. At least five civilians and one forest guard were also killed during the raids. Military vehicles were destroyed, and parts of Mairari village were set ablaze. Despite requests for comment, military spokesperson Captain Mohammed Goni did not respond.

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Islamist fighters kill 10 soldiers in attack on northeast Nigeria army base MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Oct 15 - Suspected Boko Haram fighters killed at least 10 soldiers and wounded at least 20 others in a coordinated assault on an army base in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state this week, military sources and residents said on Thursday. asserted

sources → kill → Thursday

The militants attacked the base in the Guzamala local government area on Tuesday night, overrunning troops, destroying military vehicles and setting fire to parts of nearby Mairari village, two military sources said. asserted

sources → attack → village

More than 20 people were wounded in the assault, while at least five civilians and a forest guard were killed, the sources said on condition of anonymity because they are not authorised to speak to the media. asserted

they → wound → media

Military spokesperson Captain Mohammed Goni did not respond to calls or messages seeking comment on the attack. asserted

Goni → respond → attack

Before the attack on the military base, the fighters seized more than 40 fishing boats in Tumbun Barebari, a nearby lakeside village, said Jibrin Hassan, a fisherman who lost his boat in the raid. asserted

who → seize → raid

Babagana Muhammad, another fisherman, said "it was a simultaneous attack... just that the difference is we the fishermen were not harmed". asserted

we → say → ?

Attacks by Islamist groups, including Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), have intensified in recent weeks despite years of military operations aimed at containing the 17-year insurgency in northeastern Nigeria. asserted

Attacks → include → Nigeria

Last week, Nigerian troops repelled an attack on a military position in Borno state, killing more than 25 ISWAP fighters, though the military's own casualties were not disclosed. asserted

casualties → repel → fighters

Islamist fighters kill 10 soldiers in attack on northeast Nigeria army base

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