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The Digest:

The Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) attacked a military super camp in Ngamdu, Borno State, leaving several soldiers feared dead and others injured, while also forcing a blockade of the vital Maiduguri-Damaturu highway. Rooted in the Storm.

Key Points:
  • ISWAP terrorists attacked a military base in Ngamdu, Borno State, around 2 am.
  • Several soldiers are feared dead, with others sustaining injuries.
  • The military has blocked the strategic Maiduguri-Damaturu highway.
  • The attack has stranded hundreds of passengers and motorists.
  • Ambulances were seen transporting the injured to a hospital in Damaturu.
  • The Ngamdu base is a "super camp," a fortified military garrison.
  • The incident underscores the persistent threat of insurgency in the region.
This attack is a stark reminder that the conflict in the Northeast remains a volatile and bloody reality, challenging the narrative of a fully secured region.

Sources: Leadership Newspapers