Suspected Boko Haram insurgents carried out coordinated attacks on several communities in Borno State on Sunday, November 30, 2025, targeting villages in Konduga and Gwoza Local Government Areas. The assaults left at least five people dead, several abducted, and a military base destroyed. The latest violence adds to growing concerns over increasing insurgent activity around rural farmlands since the harvest season began.

Attack on Mayenti Village, Konduga LGA

A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) Jidda Muhammad, who spoke to Ndarason confirmed that the first incident occurred at Mayenti village, a farming settlement in Malari ward, around 1:00 a.m.

Mayenti is known for its onion farming and attracts seasonal workers from across Konduga and even from Maiduguri.

“We heard them attacking the community around 1 a.m., and that was how I and others rushed to respond,” the CJTF member said.

He said the attackers arrived on eight motorcycles. They shot one farmer and abducted two others, but during the exchange of gunfire, the insurgents killed one of the abducted farmer and escaped with the other.

The CJTF members also succeeded in seizing the insurgents’ radio set, a move the vigilantes believe could help track the group’s movements.

Eight Farmers Abducted in Shettimari

Hours later, still on Sunday night, insurgents struck again, this time at Shettimari village, also in Konduga LGA. They stormed farmlands along the roadside around midnight and abducted eight farmers, many of whom are conflict-affected residents trying to rebuild their livelihoods.

“They don’t come into Konduga town anymore since we were supported with equipment,” the CJTF member explained. “They now attack the villages around the town. We appreciate the support, but we still need more weapons. Getting more help from the government will motivate us to continue protecting our people.”

Konduga, located about 36 kilometres from Maiduguri, has remained a hotspot for attacks on farmers, especially during the farming season.

Attempted Invasion in Izge, Gwoza LGA

In a related incident, insurgents attempted to invade Izge town in Gwoza LGA around 11 p.m. on Sunday. Residents said although the insurgents did not succeed in entering the town fully, they managed to burn down a military base.

Hadiza Abdullahi Izge, a resident, confirmed that two men and two women were killed by stray bullets during the attack. Four others were injured and are currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Michika town.

She added that the community has now returned to its usual routine.

“Usually, when attacks like this happen, people get very scared. But once things calm down, everyone returns to their daily activities,” she said.

Residents Call for Stronger Security Presence

Despite normalcy returning, residents say the lack of government response remains concerning. Hadiza noted that the people of Izge urgently need improved security, especially the rebuilding of their destroyed military base.

“They want the military base to be restored so that the soldiers can return and continue protecting them. The soldiers are their only hope,” she said.

Military Reports Counter-Offensive Gains

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced major operational successes in a statement released on Sunday, November 30, 2025, highlighting a series of precision airstrikes carried out in recent days.

According to the NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, intelligence-led operations under Operation FANSAN YAMMA and Operation HADIN KAI targeted multiple terror locations.

He said the air interdictions conducted on November 27, 2025, in Katsina State struck fortified terrorist bases used for kidnappings, attacks, and cattle rustling across Kankara, Faskari, and Malumfashi areas.

The first strike, launched around 6:30 a.m., destroyed key structures and neutralised fighters attempting to escape after surveillance aircraft tracked their movements.

A second strike that evening hit another hideout in Danfako, Faskari LGA, destroying logistics centers and operational facilities.

Ejodame added that in the North-East, NAF aircraft provided decisive air support to troops of the 28 Task Force Brigade when ISWAP/Boko Haram fighters launched a multi-directional assault on Chibok, also on November 27. Four airstrikes were delivered on regrouping and retreating insurgents, inflicting heavy casualties and preventing them from reorganizing.

He said the integrated air–ground response safeguarded residents and averted what could have been a major security setback in the area, stressing that NAF remains committed to precision strikes to degrade terrorist capabilities nationwide.

Rukaiya Ahmed Alibe