Insurgents from the Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram (ISWAP), formerly known as Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, attacked Takulashi Shikarkir ward in Chibok LGA. The insurgents invaded the town in the evening, shooting sporadically, forcing hundreds of residents to flee into the forests for safety.

In a massive, coordinated, multi‑pronged offensive that began around 5:00 pm, Boko Haram launched simultaneous attacks on at least eight government and security installations across Kano, Nigeria’s second‑largest city. The assault began with a suicide car bomber driving a Honda Civic (Lagos registration) into the Zone 1 Police Headquarters, the regional command responsible for Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states, killing three police officers and the bomber. Almost simultaneously, a second suicide bomber drove a Toyota Camry towards the Bompai State Police Headquarters but was shot dead by officers before he could detonate; a heavy time bomb was later found in his car. Coordinated bombings and armed assaults hit the Zaria Road Police Station, Farm Centre Police Station, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) office, the State Security Service (SSS) headquarters, a NNPC mega station, and police barracks and residences in Mariri, Bompai, and Panshekara. Gunmen specifically targeted the homes of police officers and security personnel in their private spaces, seeking to maximize chaos. Channels Television journalist Enenche Okwumegu was shot dead while covering the attacks.

Boko Haram insurgents launched an attack on Pemi community in Chibok LGA, Borno State. Security forces repelled the assault, but two people were injured during the confrontation.

Gunmen arrived at the busy junction on two motorcycles while people were conducting their daily businesses. They ordered everyone around to leave the area in their own interest. Shortly after giving the order, the gunmen opened fire indiscriminately, shot in the air, and fled on their motorcycles. One person was shot dead, and two others were injured.