9 Killed in Boko Haram Attack in Nigeria

At least nine people were killed and four others injured in a deadly attack by Boko Haram militants in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State, according to local authorities.

The assault took place in the Malam Fatori area, near the border with Chad and approximately 270 kilometers from Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. 

Governor Babagana Zulum confirmed the incident, stating that security forces have launched sweeping operations in the region to track down those responsible.

Borno remains one of the most affected areas in Nigeria by extremist violence. The region has endured relentless assaults from Boko Haram, a jihadist group notorious for targeting both civilians and security personnel in its bid to establish control and spread its radical ideology.

The renewed violence underscores ongoing security challenges in northeastern Nigeria, where millions have been displaced and thousands killed over the past decade due to insurgent activity.

Authorities continue to call for stronger military and regional cooperation to counter militant threats along the porous borders with neighboring countries such as Chad and Niger.