Saturday, 4 June 2016

Boko Haram Kills Dozens On Niger-Nigeria Border

Niger's southeast has frequently been targeted by Boko Haram, with the Islamists also launching raids into neighbouring Nigeria.

At least 32 soldiers have been killed in a clash with Boko Haram militants on Niger's border with Nigeria.

Niger's defence ministry said that the soldiers - 30 from Niger and two from Nigeria - were killed when Boko Haram attacked the southeastern town of Bosso.

The Friday night attack also saw 67 soldiers wounded.


There were no casualty figures for the militants, but Niger's defence ministry spokesman said "several (Boko Haram) dead and injured were taken away".




Culled from news.sky.com

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