Jihadi extremist groups, including Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), have intensified coordinated attacks on Nigerian military bases in the country’s northeast, killing officers and soldiers while seizing weapons and equipment. Analysts say the raids show growing sophistication by the militants, who exploit vulnerable bases and limited military presence despite U.S. training and logistical support.
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Boko Haram’s resurgence: Why Nigeria’s military is struggling to hold the line
A resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in northeast Nigeria, marked by overrun military outposts and deadly raids, is fueling fears of a return to peak insurgency levels despite government claims of progress.