Tragedy struck again in the northeast on Friday morning when Boko Haram terrorists ambushed Nigerian troops carrying out a clearance patrol in Sambisa Forest, Borno State.
The attack happened around 6:45 a.m. on 6 March 2026, targeting soldiers from the 21 Special Armour Brigade.
Graphic videos circulating online show several soldiers killed on the spot, with others badly injured and left lying in the bush amid the chaos.
The clips capture the brutal reality of the ambush – bodies on the ground, blood everywhere, and the sound of gunfire still echoing in some versions.
Sambisa Forest remains one of the deadliest spots in the long-running fight against insurgency.
Despite repeated military operations to flush out the terrorists, the area continues to serve as a hideout for Boko Haram and splinter groups like ISWAP.
Just in recent weeks, there have been other heavy losses for troops in the region, and this latest ambush adds to the growing toll.
Eyewitness accounts and posts on social media describe a sudden, fierce attack during what was meant to be a routine clearance mission.
Soldiers were reportedly caught off guard as the terrorists opened fire from concealed positions.Many people online are expressing deep frustration.
Comments range from calls for better intelligence and equipment for the troops to outright anger at how the insurgency keeps claiming lives year after year.
Some have pointed out the irony of ongoing military efforts while terrorists still manage to strike hard in their so-called strongholds.
No official casualty figures have been released by the military yet, and details remain sketchy beyond what’s coming from citizen reports and videos.
The Defence Headquarters has not issued a statement on this specific incident as of Friday afternoon.
This attack is yet another painful reminder of how persistent the threat remains in the northeast.
Families of the fallen soldiers and the wounded are left grieving, while the nation once again asks how much longer this cycle of violence will continue.
Our thoughts are with the troops who lost their lives and those fighting for recovery.
Enough is enough – something has to change to protect the men and women on the front lines.
