BUSINESS DAY
The death toll from Saturday’s Boko Haram attack on a military base in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State continues to rise, with many soldiers still missing four days after the assault.
The insurgents, reportedly in large numbers, stormed the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Sabon Gari around 4 p.m., overwhelming the troops and leaving a trail of destruction.
While over 12 bodies have been recovered, military sources say many personnel, including vigilantes, remain unaccounted for.
“It’s difficult to confirm the exact number of casualties as we are still searching. Some soldiers died while being transported to Maiduguri for treatment, and several others are missing in action,” a military source disclosed.
The attack on the FOB, which serves as a critical outpost for securing southern Damboa and neighbouring areas, was described as a well-coordinated ambush.
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