BORNO, May 13 (AGCNewsNet) – At least seven Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed dead following a coordinated attack by suspected Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on a military base in Marte Local Government Area, Borno State.

Sources told local outlet Yerwa Express News that the assault occurred on Monday afternoon, with the militants overwhelming troops stationed at the facility. Members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) reported that the assailants outgunned the soldiers before seizing three gun trucks and around 70 motorcycles—equipment reportedly designated for anti-terror operations.

The base was subsequently set ablaze, and unverified footage circulating on social media shows fallen soldiers covered in leaves as their colleagues attempt to identify them.

The Nigerian military has not yet released an official statement, but security experts have raised concerns over the implications of the looted vehicles. The loss of mobility assets could bolster ISWAP's operational capabilities across the region, which has suffered an uptick in insurgent activity in recent months.

ISWAP, a faction that split from Boko Haram in 2016, has intensified its campaign against both military and civilian targets in the Lake Chad Basin. The latest attack underscores the group’s growing audacity and operational strength.

Local authorities are urging swift action to recover the stolen equipment and restore security to affected areas.

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Source: Premium Times