Boko Haram Attack in Nigeria (5 September 2025)

On 5 September 2025, the village of Darajamal in the Bama region of Borno State in northeastern Nigeria was attacked by Boko Haram. The region has long been known as one of the areas where the group has been most active.

Casualties and Nature of the Losses

A total of 63 people lost their lives in the attack, including five soldiers. The presence of both civilians and security forces among the dead underscores the serious impact of the attack on both the local population and state institutions.

Boko Haram Attack in Nigeria (Anadolu Agency)

Statement by the Governor of Borno State

Immediately after the attack, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum visited the village of Darajamal. Zulum confirmed that 63 people had been killed in the incident and noted that the village had been reopened for resettlement just a few months earlier. The state government emphasized that security vulnerabilities persist in the region and stated that new units must be deployed to support the military in protecting vulnerable communities.

Nigerian Army’s Counteroperation

Following the attack, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) conducted an air operation in the village of Dar-El-Jamal. As a result of the operation, at least 30 Boko Haram members were killed.

Boko Haram’s Presence in Nigeria

Boko Haram has been active in Nigeria since the early 2000s. Since 2009, the group has escalated its mass terror attacks, resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands of people. Boko Haram is particularly known for its violent acts targeting civilians.

Regional Spread and the Lake Chad Basin

Since 2015, the group’s attacks have extended beyond Nigeria’s borders into Cameroon, Chad and Niger. At least 2,000 people have lost their lives in attacks carried out in the Lake Chad Basin. This development demonstrates that Boko Haram has become a significant security threat not only to Nigeria but to all countries in the region.

Social and Demographic Impacts

Due to Boko Haram’s attacks and conflicts, hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to abandon their homes. These movements of displacement have created severe humanitarian challenges both in Borno State and in neighboring countries. Refugee flows have led to additional problems in health, education and security.