30 Nov 2018 | 07:33 PM UTC
Nigeria: Boko Haram fighters attack Borno military base November 28
Boko Haram fighters attack military base near Arege (Borno state) on November 28; further attacks possible in the near term
Event
Boko Haram militants attacked a Nigerian army base in Arege (Borno state) on Wednesday, November 28. According to reports, the Nigerian military repelled the fighters, killing four of them, and seized weapons and ammunition. Further attacks by Boko Haram fighters are possible in Borno state in the near term.
Context
The northeastern region of Nigeria (i.e. the states of Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa) is highly susceptible to attacks by Islamist militants, including from Boko Haram and the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA). Though Nigerian military forces have pushed insurgents from much of their previously claimed territory, attacks have been on the rise since June 2017.
Advice
Individuals in Borno state are advised to monitor developments to the situation, remain vigilant for militant activity, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities and their home governments.
The security environment in Nigeria remains complex. Although travel is permissible in some areas, other areas should be considered strictly off-limits. Professional security advice and support should be sought prior to travel.
