Reports emerging from Bama, in Borno State, indicate that Boko Haram militants have taken over control of the city.

The state’s second-largest city was attacked earlier today by the militants.  That first attack was initially repelled by Nigerian troops, but the militants appear to have returned in greater force, leading some of the soldiers to follow fleeing civilians in an effort to escape. Nigerian soldiers

Residents are saying tonight that Boko Haram has completely overrun the city and hoisted its flag in the city center.

A Nigeria military statement credited to General Chris Olukolade didn’t offer much hope for Bama, as the terse statement merely stated that the attack on Bama was “being repelled.” 

An intelligence source said reinforcements were underway to Bama from Maiduguri, but our own sources said only a few soldiers, in four armored tanks, were seen near Yezaram River.  He added that the unit was in no way capable of re-taking Bama from the militants.

SaharaReporters had reported earlier about soldiers fleeing the battle into Maiduguri after being overwhelmed by the invading Islamists.  Their barracks also received friendly fire from an Air Force jet.

Over 100 injured soldiers are receiving treatment at the MRS Hospital in Maimalari Barracks.  Several soldiers have died while others are still missing.

Nigeria army is a joke.... Guys don't be caught unawares arm yourselves with correct weapons....guns, IED, and start practising precise shooting skills.....please invest in arms don't wait to be slaughtered! Ain't fleeing to anywhere.... We'd slug it out here.....NA defending n loosing on it's territory!

This is no longer a JOKE!

If this turns out to be true then I think it is high time we arrested all the service chiefs for non-performance and dereliction of duty.

How can these miscreants we called rag-tag send our boys into flight at every attack, capturing strings of towns in their stride?


If this were to be football, the coach would have been fired yesterday.

i dont trust your source one bit!!!sahara reporters hmmm well known for spreading unconfirmed news

Just saw it too.
am calling my feful in bama to confirm

kekakuz: Just saw it too.
am calling my feful in bama to confirm

Abegi update us joor

Unfortunately Sahara reporters version is true, I know this.
Don't ask me how.

Collynzo16: Unfortunately Sahara reporters version is true, I know this.
Don't ask me how.

How do you know?