Defense Minister Christopher Musa stated that terrorists intensify attacks during Ramadan due to a misplaced belief in heavenly rewards, shortly before Nigerian troops successfully repelled coordinated insurgent strikes on military bases in Borno.
The Nigerian military successfully repelled coordinated terrorist assaults on military bases at Azir Bridge and Banki in Borno State during the early hours of Friday, March 13, 2026, marking a violent start to the Ramadan period. Defense Minister Christopher Musa, briefing President Bola Tinubu on the security situation, explained that insurgent violence often intensifies during the holy month because the attackers believe they will receive divine compensation for dying in battle.
Musa stated, “Like I said, it is a war. Again, it is usual with terrorists during Ramadan period, they feel when they die they are going to heaven so they are ready to commit any offence, get killed because they feel they have rewards.” Despite the surge in activity, the military reported that the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai held its positions, with Musa asserting, “We have changed our strategies. We have taken over the locations, we have killed their commanders. We will continue to do more.”
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