At least four soldiers have been killed and several wounded in an ISWAP attack on a military base in Warja, Borno State, Nigeria

At least four soldiers have been confirmed dead, and several others have sustained injuries following a devastating attack on a military base in the Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.

The assault, which took place on Sunday evening, was carried out by fighters from the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP).

The terrorists, riding on motorcycles, targeted the village of Warja, located between Sabon Gari and Damboa. They quickly overwhelmed the military base, killing soldiers and causing widespread damage.

The attackers set fire to military vehicles and equipment, leaving behind significant destruction. According to a security source, the assailants destroyed numerous armoured vehicles, including tanks and personnel carriers, and looted large quantities of ammunition.

Security expert Zagazola Makama reports that several operational vehicles were burned, and the attackers managed to seize substantial amounts of weapons in the aftermath of the attack.

The assault marks a significant escalation of violence in the region, which has been grappling with insurgent activity for years.

A source from the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) confirmed that the assailants arrived in large numbers, overpowering the personnel stationed at the base.

The sheer scale and speed of the attack have raised concerns about the ability of local security forces to contain the growing insurgency in Borno State.

While the full extent of casualties remains unclear, the loss of life and destruction of military assets have underscored the continued threat posed by ISWAP in the region. Authorities are expected to ramp up security efforts in the wake of the attack, though the situation remains tense.

The assault on the military base in Warja is just the latest in a series of attacks by ISWAP and Boko Haram militants, who have been targeting military installations, civilians, and security forces in the northeast of Nigeria.