Boko Haram Militants Attack Two Nigerian Army Bases with Grenade-strapped Drones

Boko Haram militants attacked two bases in Northeastern Nigerian Army with a swam of drones that exploded on impact injuring five soldiers.

On December 24, militants launched a drone assault on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Wajiroko, Borno State.

This was followed by a second attack on a military base in Yobe State, where fighter drones were used to target Nigerian forces.

Around 13:00 on December 24, militants attacked FOB Wajiroko in Borno using mortars and firearms but were repelled by Nigerian troops. Moments later, at 13:23, the base was hit again by multiple armed drones carrying locally made grenades, damaging a gun truck. Five soldiers were injured, but no militants were reported killed. The injured troops received first aid and were evacuated for further treatment.

In a related incident, militants launched a second attack in Yobe State, targeting a military base with fighter drones. This attack mirrors the one in Borno, highlighting the increasing use of drone technology by militant groups in the region.

The Boko Haram/ISWAP militant groups have been waging an insurgency in northeastern Nigeria for nearly two decades, causing widespread death and displacement.

Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, confirmed a deadly attack in Gubio Local Government Area, Borno State. The assault resulted in the deaths of five Nigerian soldiers, ten wounded, and four missing in action. The militants also destroyed key military equipment, including a gun truck and several vehicles. However, Nigerian forces killed several militants and recovered weapons and ammunition during the confrontation.