Suspected Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists launched a pre-dawn assault on a nomadic Fulani settlement near Tolmari Village in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, leaving two residents injured. The attack, which took place around 2 a.m. on Thursday, saw gunmen storm the community on foot, firing indiscriminately at sleeping residents.
Intelligence sources informed Zagazola Makama that the violence claimed two victims. “One Ali Mai, a 50-year-old resident of Tolmari Village, sustained a severe head injury, while his 28-year-old son, Ali Mai Abba, was shot in the shoulder,” the source reported. The injured were rushed to General Hospital in Damboa for treatment.
Troops from Operation Hadin Kai responded swiftly, arriving at the scene, but the attackers had already escaped into the surrounding forest. Military forces have since ramped up operations in the area to pursue the insurgents and prevent further attacks. The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by ISWAP in Borno’s rural communities.