Categories: Nigeria News

Boko Haram: Six Nigerian soldiers killed in fresh attack

A terrorist ambush, perpetrated by the jihadist group Islamic State in West Africa (Iswap), in the North-East of the country, has resulted in the death of no fewer than 6 Nigerian soldiers and one civilian.

The terrorist attack occurred on Saturday in the village of Burimari (Borno state), as a military convoy was heading towards the town of Baga.

According to a member of the security personnel who survived the attack, at least six soldiers and a member of a vigilante group were killed, a dozen others wounded and two military vehicles seized by the terrorists.

BBC

Ben Idah

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