Fresh Terror in Borno: Insurgents Kill Civilians in Ngoshe, Burn Konduga Military Base

Fresh Terror in Borno: Insurgents Kill Civilians in Ngoshe, Burn Konduga Military Base

By Umar Ahmad

Communities in Borno State have again been shaken by fresh attacks from suspected Boko Haram insurgents, with deadly assaults reported in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area, and Konduga Local Government Area.

In Ngoshe, residents were jolted awake around 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday when armed insurgents launched a surprise attack on a military position in the town before turning their assault on civilians.

Local sources said the attackers overwhelmed the soldiers during the confrontation and then moved into parts of the community, shooting sporadically and setting houses on fire.

Several civilians were reportedly killed during the chaos, while a number of women were abducted by the insurgents.

Many residents fled their homes in fear as the attackers wreaked havoc across the town.

Preliminary reports also indicated that about nine soldiers may have lost their lives during the fierce exchange of gunfire, although security authorities have yet to officially confirm the casualty figure.

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, confirmed that the attack resulted in deaths and abductions, adding that many residents are still unaccounted for.

Early reports suggest that more than 300 people may be missing or abducted following the raid.

Meanwhile, a separate security incident was also reported in Konduga Local Government Area.

According to security updates from local sources, armed opposition groups (AOGs) attacked a military base in Konduga on March 5, 2026.

During the assault, the attackers reportedly overpowered the troops and dislodged the base.

Tragically, the Commanding Officer (CO) of the Konduga formation was said to have been killed while attempting to escape after the insurgents gained control of the base.

Sources further disclosed that the attackers set the military facility on fire, leaving the base completely destroyed.

Although the insurgents have reportedly withdrawn from the area, the security situation in Konduga remains tense, with authorities closely monitoring developments.

Security forces have since taken control of the affected areas while efforts continue to track the attackers and provide humanitarian assistance to residents displaced by the violence.

The latest incidents have renewed concerns over security challenges in parts of Borno State, with residents calling for stronger military operations and improved protection for vulnerable communities across the region.