Jihadists attack military base in northeastern Nigeria, killing at least 10 soldiers

In northeastern Nigeria, jihadists from the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) attacked a military outpost near Kukawa, close to Lake Chad, on the night of Tuesday into Wednesday. The assault triggered heavy fighting, resulting in at least 10 soldiers killed and 13 wounded, according to a military source. The attackers briefly seized weapons before being repelled by fighter jets. The Nigerian army claimed at least 25 jihadists were killed. The attack is part of a recent surge in violence against military targets, as the insurgency, though weakened from its peak, has intensified in the last two years. Security and economic issues are central to the upcoming 2027 presidential election.