Boko Haram Killed 8 Soldiers In Recent Attack

At least eight Nigerian soldiers were killed in a Boko Haram ambush on Friday, sources said, highlighting the Islamist group’s capacity to strike despite government claims it is seriously weakened.

Troops heading to the town of Dikwa came under attack at about 9am at Ajirin village, in the Mafa area, some 52 kilometres (km) east of the Borno state capital, Maiduguri.

“There was a heavy gunfight. At least eight troops have been confirmed killed and two others injured. Boko Haram also suffered losses,” a military source in Maiduguri told AFP.

“It was a surprise attack and this is what led to the casualty toll,” the source added on condition of anonymity.

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