Conflict & Security
ISIS claims killing of 21 in attack on Nigerian army base
October 18, 2026 at 12:28 AM
ISIS has claimed responsibility for a coordinated attack on a Nigerian army base in Borno state, northeastern Nigeria.
- In a Telegram post Saturday, ISIS said it killed 21 military personnel in the Tuesday attack on the base in Guzamala administrative area.
- Military sources and residents said at least 10 soldiers were killed and 20 wounded in the attack Tuesday night.
- An army official told AFP the attackers killed 15 soldiers and five civilian task force members, razed the base, and forced troops to withdraw to Monguno.