'Massive' numbers killed by gunmen in latest Nigeria attack, senator tells BBC

A large number of civilians were killed in an attack on the village of Ngoshe in Borno state, Nigeria, on Wednesday. According to Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, the attackers, suspected to be Islamist militants, struck in the evening during Ramadan, also targeting a nearby military base and a camp for displaced people. Local media report that over 100 women and children were abducted. The military reportedly used air strikes and ground troops to dislodge the militants, who had seized control of the village for two days. The attack is considered one of the most devastating in the area since Boko Haram controlled the region over a decade ago. Residents are calling for security reinforcement after being resettled by the government following previous displacement due to insecurity.

Islamic militants abducted over 300 people, including women and children, from Ngoshe, a town in Borno state, northeastern Nigeria, on Friday. Local officials believe the attack was retaliation for a military operation that killed three Boko Haram commanders. The Nigerian military is currently battling multiple armed groups amidst a complex security crisis. Separate attacks also occurred this week in other communities, resulting in military casualties. Experts suggest militants are exploiting the army's difficulties in controlling large areas and benefiting from cross-border cooperation and drone usage. Nigeria is also facing increased militant activity from neighboring Sahel regions.