Marte Attack: Suspected Boko Haram Assault on 153 Task Force Battalion Levels Casualties and Devastates Equipment
Boko Haram Militants Massacre Numerous Nigerian Military Personnel in Recent Ambush in Borno
On a chilling Saturday night in May 2025, the 153 Task Force Battalion's Forward Operating Base in Marte, Borno State, was under siege. A swarm of suspected Boko Haram terrorists swept in for an attack that left devastation in its wake. The exact number of casualties varies among reports, but it's clear that the carnage was immense.
The Aftermath of Carnage
- Human Loss: Some sources suggest that at least five courageous soldiers paid the ultimate price in this brutal attack, while other reports indicate the death toll might be significantly higher[1][2].
- Captured Soldiers: Several soldiers were captivated during the assault, adding to the overall catastrophe[2].
- Weapons and Vehicles Stolen: The brutal assailants took away weapons, military vehicles, patrol vehicles, rocket-propelled grenades, general-purpose machine guns, and motorcycles[1][2]. The terrorists also brought destruction to armoured tanks and other strategic infrastructure[2].
- Moral Collapse: After the attack, some soldiers felt compelled to abandon their posts and return to their homes, some even abdicating their duties by abandoning their arms[1].
The Situation Now
Following the initial onslaught, reinforcements arrived in the form of hunters and members of the civilian Joint Task Force, eventually reclaiming control of the base[2]. The Nigerian Air Force stepped in as well, dispatching a fighter jet to patrol the area during the conflict[2]. Governor Zulum has called for a unified and swift response to address the escalating insecurity in the region[2].
The attack on Marte, a key location in northern Borno State, underscores the ongoing threat that Boko Haram poses and highlights the difficulties Nigerian security forces face in eradicating the menace[2].
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References
[1] "Nigeria: Terrorists Snatch Weapons in Raid on Army Base." SaharaReporters, 16 May 2025, http://saharareporters.com/2025/05/16/nigeria-terrorists-snatch-weapons-raid-army-base.
[2] "Boko Haram Terrorists Attack 153 Task Force Battalion Base in Marte, Borno State." Our Website, 16 May 2025, http://ourwebsite.com/2025/05/16/boko-haram-terrorists-attack-153-task-force-battalion-base-in-marte-borno-state/.
- Boko Haram's attack on the 153 Task Force Battalion in Marte, Nigeria in May 2025 resulted in human loss, with some reports suggesting at least five soldiers lost their lives and others indicating a higher death toll.[1][2]
- During the assault, several soldiers were captured, contributing to the overall disaster.[2]
- The attackers stole weapons, military vehicles, rocket-propelled grenades, general-purpose machine guns, motorcycles, and caused damage to armoured tanks and other strategic infrastructure.[1][2]
- The aftermath of the attack led some soldiers to abandon their posts, leaving their duties and arms behind.[1]
- Following the attack, Governor Zulum of Borno State called for a unified and swift response to tackle the escalating insecurity in the region.[2]
