Islamic State says it killed 12 Nigerian soldiers in Borno state attack - statement
CAIRO (Reuters) - Islamic State on Wednesday said its West African branch carried out an attack on a Nigerian army base in northeastern Borno state and said its fighters had killed 12 soldiers. In a statement it said the soldiers were killed and others injured following an attack in the northeastern town of Gajiram on Monday
CAIRO (Reuters) - Islamic State on Wednesday said its West African branch carried out an attack on a Nigerian army base in northeastern Borno state and said its fighters had killed 12 soldiers.
In a statement it said the soldiers were killed and others injured following an attack in the northeastern town of Gajiram on Monday. A Nigerian Army spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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