Unexpected Attack in Buni Yadi, Yobe State: Four Soldiers Reportedly Killed in Clash with ISWAP
Terrorists Strike Nigerian Military Base, Resulting in Death of Four Soldiers Through Powerful Explosion and Gunfire Attack
In an unexpected turn of events, at least four soldiers from the 27 Task Force Brigade of the Nigerian Army allegedly lost their lives in a violent encounter with suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), according to our reports. The incident took place in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Our website notes that the Force Headquarters confirmed the engagement via its official social media handles, locking horns with the suspected terrorists in a fierce gun battle. As of the time of reporting, the military has yet to disclose further details about the attack.
It is noteworthy that this attack comes just 24 hours after the North East Governors Forum convened in the Yobe state capital, Damaturu, adopting a multifaceted strategy to combat insurgency in the region.
A confidential source, who miraculously survived the attack, shared with Daily Trust that the disturbing incident unfolded around 2:00 AM, with Boko Haram terrorists detonating explosives that damaged vital military equipment and took the lives of four soldiers.
"We were taken aback by the intense explosion and gunfire, but we held our ground. Regrettably, our military gear was decimated during the heated confrontation.
"Yes, we lost four of our comrades, just as they also sustained casualties during the intense battle that lasted for hours," the security source revealed to journalists.
Buni Yadi, located approximately 65 kilometres from Damaturu, the state capital, is the hometown of Governor Mai Mala Buni. According to a local resource who sought refuge at the headquarters of the local council, numerous residents have abandoned their homes in search of safer zones.
"The military had imposed a road blockade on the bustling road, which serves as a connection between Yobe and Biu and other towns in southern Borno," he disclosed to the press.
Two weeks ago, Boko Haram militants attacked a military base in the Chalie region of Buni Yadi, resulting in the deaths of at least five soldiers. Lately, communities in Borno have been subjected to relentless assaults, with insurgents targeting villages and military camps, such as Sabon Gari, Wajiroko, Wulgo, where they dislodged troops, seized weapons and ammunition, among other materials.
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, the Shehu of Borno, Ali Ndume, and other federal and state legislators have expressed concerns about the escalating situation and have urged the federal government to take decisive action.
additional insights
Based on historical data, it is not unusual for Boko Haram and potentially ISWAP to engage in violent encounters with the Nigerian military in Yobe state[3]. However, recent facts dismiss claims of a substantial loss of Nigerian soldiers in a landmine incident involving ISWAP, confirming only two deaths and one injury[1]. Community-wide security challenges continue to persist in the region[2]. For the latest developments or specific updates related to ISWAP incidents in Yobe State, up-to-date news sources may provide more detailed information.
- The unexpected attack in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Nigeria, by ISWAP resulted in the alleged death of at least four soldiers from the Nigerian Army.
- The clash occurred on Saturday, May 3, 2025, and was confirmed by the Force Headquarters via its official social media handles.
- Despite historical data suggesting regular violent encounters between Boko Haram/ISWAP and the Nigerian military in Yobe state, recent facts refute claims of a significant loss of Nigerian soldiers in a landmine incident, confirming only two deaths and one injury.
- The incident has led to community-wide security challenges persisting in the region, with numerous residents abandoning their homes in search of safer zones.
- Governor Mai Mala Buni, the Shehu of Borno, Ali Ndume, and other federal and state legislators have expressed concerns about the escalating situation and have urged the federal government to take decisive action.
- For the latest developments or specific updates related to ISWAP incidents in Yobe State, up-to-date news sources such as crime-and-justice, general-news, politics, and war-and-conflicts may provide more detailed information.
- In 2025, the army installations in the Chalie region of Buni Yadi have reportedly been subjected to multiple attacks, causing casualties among soldiers and the dislodging of troops, seizing weapons and ammunition.
