Boko Haram militants killed a Major, three troops, and a Forward Operations Base (FOB) commander after a fatal attack on a military position in Mayanti, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Daily Trust reported that security sources told our reporter that the personnel were slain in a planned nighttime attack on the forward base on Sunday.
A source said that Major IU Mairiga, the unit leader, fought hard against the militants but was eventually overrun when some of his soldiers apparently ran away into the bush.
“The unit commander fought hard against the terrorists, but he lost when several of his soldiers ran away. “Before he was overpowered, he killed many of them as a brave soldier,” the insider claimed.
He further said that when they got there with more forces, they found Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPGs), anti-aircraft weaponry, and PKT machine guns. They also saw the bodies of several terrorists.
He said, “If some of his men hadn’t left, he would have successfully stopped the attack.”
The insider said that the Major who was killed had only been at the FOB for less than four months after getting a special promotion.
Three civilians who were working on rebuilding the hamlet were hurt in the crossfire, and the assailants set fire to military vehicles and equipment at the facility.
At the same time, soldiers from the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) reported they killed a lot of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists during failed raids on the Mayanti, Gajigana, and Gajiram areas.
Lt. Col. Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer for Operation HADIN KAI, stated in a statement that forces fought off coordinated attacks that took place between February 28 and March 1, 2026, and were able to get back heavy weapons and ammunition.
He said that one cop died, but numerous terrorists were stopped and a lot of war gear was taken.
Uba also said that forces have been carrying out offensive operations in Sector II, disrupting terrorist supply lines, arresting two ISWAP logistics providers, and getting back weapons, ammunition, and medical supplies.
He highlighted that all impacted areas are still firmly under military control and that the number of recoveries shows that insurgents are losing their ability to fight.
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