Boko Haram fighters have killed a Forward Operations Base (FOB) commander, a Major, three soldiers, and a hunter in a deadly attack on a military post in Mayanti, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources revealed that the personnel were killed during a planned night raid on the base on Sunday.
The source said the unit commander, Major IU Mairiga, resisted the attackers bravely but was eventually overpowered after some of his men reportedly ran into the bush.
“The unit commander gave the terrorists a good fight, but he was overwhelmed after some soldiers fled. He died a brave soldier and neutralised many of them before he was overpowered,” the source said.
He added that when reinforcements arrived, troops recovered Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPGs), anti-aircraft guns, and PKT machine guns. Several terrorist bodies were also found at the scene.
“If not for the withdrawal of some of his men, he would have successfully repelled the attack,” the source said.
The source revealed that the slain Major had been posted to the FOB less than four months ago after a special promotion.
Three civilians working on reconstruction in the village were reportedly injured in the crossfire, while attackers set military vehicles and equipment at the base on fire.
Meanwhile, troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) said they killed many Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters during failed raids on Mayanti, Gajigana, and Gajiram communities.
In a statement, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, Media Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, said troops successfully repelled coordinated attacks between February 28 and March 1, 2026, recovering heavy weapons and ammunition.
He confirmed that one officer died, several terrorists were neutralised, and significant combat equipment was seized.
Uba added that troops continue offensive operations across Sector II, destroying terrorist supply structures, arresting two ISWAP logistics suppliers, and recovering arms, ammunition, and medical supplies.
He stressed that all affected areas remain firmly under military control, adding that the large-scale recoveries show that insurgents’ combat strength is weakening.
