Militants Kill Soldiers, Abduct Hundreds in Nigeria Raid

Islamic militants launched a deadly assault on the town of Ngoshe in Nigeria's northeastern Borno State on Wednesday night, killing soldiers and civilians while abducting hundreds of residents, local officials and security sources reported. The attack targeted a military base and spread to the community, forcing many survivors to flee to nearby areas.

The militants, suspected to be affiliated with Boko Haram, infiltrated Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government Area after residents broke their fast during Ramadan. Eyewitnesses described the violence lasting several hours, with attackers burning homes, a military base and equipment. Among the victims were at least nine soldiers, a local imam and several community elders, according to security sources. An unknown number of women and children were taken captive, with estimates from local officials reaching more than 300. The insurgents seized weapons and ammunition after overwhelming the troops at the base, prompting a retreat.

In a video circulating online, five men identifying themselves as members of Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Liddaawati wal-Jihad, led by Imam Ubu Umaima, claimed responsibility for the raid. Speaking in Hausa from inside the...