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UAV event in Borno, Sabon Gari Gana area, Nigeria on Thu 29th January 2026

29th January 2026

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On 29 January 2026, ISWAP launched multiple armed drones, RPGs, and light weapons at a Nigerian military base in Sabon Gari, also called Sabon Gari Gana (Damboa, Borno), killing several soldiers and CJTF members. The drones damaged an excavator and numerous vehicles. The troops repelled the attack and clashed with ISWAP fighters after tracking them to the Bula Dalo area (coded separately). ISWAP claimed to have killed 14 soldiers and CJTF.

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Borno ( Sabon Gari Gana area )

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