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Other MoA event in Borno, Sabon Gari area, Nigeria on Thu 29th January 2026

29th January 2026

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On 29 January 2026, ISWAP fighters attacked a military base and construction workers constructing a bridge in the area around Sabon Gari, Damboa, and Biu LGAs, location coded to the nearest populated area, Sabon Gari (Biu, Borno). They killed at least 20 people, including soldiers, CJTF, and civilians, and injured an unspecified number of others.

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Borno ( Sabon Gari area )

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