There is widespread anger and outrage in Nigeria following the killing of a commanding officer and six soldiers in a fresh terrorist attack in Monguno, Borno State.
The Nigerian Army, in a statement by Lt. Col. Sani Uba, confirmed that troops of Operation HADIN KAI came under an “isolated Tango terrorist attack” on their location in Monguno on the night of April 12, 2026. Following intense gunfire, the military stated the terrorists were put to flight, with troops maintaining control of the base.
The army explained that the commanding officer, earlier identified as Colonel I.A. Muhammad, was killed by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) as he courageously proceeded to the troops’ location to personally assess the situation. Six other gallant personnel also lost their lives in the incident.
The attack has sparked outrage among Nigerians, many of whom are demanding that the government raise the bar on the anti-terror fight. This incident is the second major loss for the military in Borno within a week, following the killing of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, Commander of the 29th Task Force Brigade, in a separate attack on April 9.
In reaction, Senator Ali Ndume (Borno South) condemned the killings and called for the federal government to fully equip the military with sophisticated weapons. “Our Armed Forces are doing their best, but they are handicapped in terms of weapons. There is an urgent need for the government to Train, Equip, Arm, and Motivate (TEAM) the military,” Ndume said.
The military has vowed that the service of the fallen personnel to the nation is fully appreciated, stating their sacrifice will remain etched in the memory of the Armed Forces.
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