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Nigerian Military Eliminates 34 Terrorists in Country's North-East, Local Media Reports
Nigerian Military Eliminates 34 Terrorists in Country's North-East, Local Media Reports
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For more than a decade, Nigeria has grappled with a wave of insecurity, fueled by the Boko Haram insurgency and other extremist groups. These groups have... 08.01.2025, Sputnik Africa
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The Nigerian military eliminated 34 members of the Islamic State West Africa Province* in Borno State in northeastern Nigeria, local media reported.A skirmish on January 4 resulted in the deaths of six soldiers, with the terrorists reportedly seeking revenge for the recent elimination of one of their commanders by the Nigerian military.According to the media, during the clashes, the Nigerian military seized 23 AK-47 assault rifles and 200 rounds of 7.62 mm caliber ammunition.*a terrorist group outlawed in Russia and many other countries
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Nigerian Military Eliminates 34 Terrorists in Country's North-East, Local Media Reports
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For more than a decade, Nigeria has grappled with a wave of insecurity, fueled by the Boko Haram insurgency and other extremist groups. These groups have engaged in numerous criminal activities, including the kidnapping of children and adults for ransom.
The
Nigerian military eliminated 34 members of the Islamic State West Africa Province* in Borno State in northeastern Nigeria, local media reported.
A skirmish on January 4 resulted in the deaths of six soldiers, with the
terrorists reportedly seeking revenge for the recent elimination of one of their commanders by the Nigerian military.
According to the media, during the clashes, the Nigerian military seized 23 AK-47 assault rifles and 200 rounds of 7.62 mm caliber ammunition.
*a terrorist group outlawed in Russia and many other countries
