Deadly attacks on military bases in Nigeria's Borno State

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ISWAP ( Islamic State West Africa Province ) and Boko Haram . Here are the details of the latest reported attacks:Coordinated Attacks on Pulka and Mandaragirau (14-15 February 2026) : Militants launched simultaneous attacks on two military bases.In Mandaragirau , the army managed to repel the attackers, but several military personnel and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were reportedly killed in the action.In Pulka (near the Cameroon border), rebels briefly breached the base's perimeter and destroyed some equipment before being forced back by reinforcements. Senior ISWAP commander Abou Aisha was reportedly killed in the exchange of fire.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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