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Suicide Attacker Kills at Least 27 Nigerian Army Soldiers, Media Reports

17:44, 26 January 2025
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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.
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At least 27 Nigerian army soldiers were killed in a suicide attack in the northeast, media reported.
The terrorist crashed a car packed with explosives into a column of Nigerian troops participating in an offensive against Boko Haram, according to sources.
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The death toll is expected to rise as some of the soldiers injured in the attack are in critical condition.
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