Boko Haram Fighters Kill Seven Nigerian Soldiers

Boko Haram fighters kill seven Nigerian soldiers

Seven Nigerian soldiers have been killed and nearly twice as many captured after militants claiming to Boko Haram set on them in while on patrol in Borno.

Suspected Boko Haram militants kill seven Nigerian soldiers, capture 13, sources say

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Jan 27 - Suspected Boko Haram militants killed seven Nigerian soldiers and captured 13 others including their commanding officer on Monday in northeastern Borno state, two security sources said. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Boko Haram Captures Nigerian Troops, Ignites Fear

Suspected Boko Haram militants killed seven Nigerian soldiers and captured 13 others, including their commanding officer, in Borno state. The encounter occurred during a patrol in the Damasak area. A military rescue team has found the bodies of the dead soldiers but has yet to locate the missing troops.

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Suspected Boko Haram members killed seven Nigerian soldiers and captured 13 others, including their commanding officer on Monday in northeastern Borno State, two security sources said. Earlier this month, at least nine Nigerian soldiers were killed and several others injured when their convoy struck a landmine and came under fire also in Borno state. The attack took place near Bindundul village, about 20 kilometres from Kareto, an area where Wes…