Saturday, June 6, 2026 - Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a military formation at Mandara-Girau in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, killing multiple soldiers. Mandara-Girau is located a few kilometers from Biu town.
Security sources told Daily Trust that the attackers stormed
the military location in the early hours of Friday, June 5, and opened fire on
troops amidst heavy rainfall. According to one source, the terrorists arrived
in very large numbers and took the troops by surprise, causing heavy
casualties.
"They killed nine soldiers and injured several others,
and they were all beheaded," the source said.
The source added that part of the military formation was
overrun by the suspected Boko Haram terrorists. In a video clip obtained by a
reporter, the bodies of eight soldiers were seen covered with blankets on the
ground. The military has not yet issued an official statement on the matter.
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