Conflict eventBattles2026-04-12馃嚦馃嚞

Islamist militants attack Nigerian military base, killing commander and six soldiers

actor1: Boko Haram -> actor2: Nigerian Armed Forces

On 2026-04-12, Boko Haram and its splinter faction Islamic State West Africa Province attacked the 242nd Battalion base in Monguno, Borno state. The base commander and six soldiers were killed, and at least 12 militants were also reported killed in the fighting. One vehicle carrying reinforcements reportedly hit an improvised mine during the assault.

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