Nigerian soldiers man a check point in Gwoza, Nigeria, a town
newly liberated from Boko Haram. (Photo: AP, Lekan Oyekanmi)
newly liberated from Boko Haram. (Photo: AP, Lekan Oyekanmi)
Niger
lost at least 46 soldiers and 28 civilians at the weekend in its
bloodiest battle yet with Nigeria's Boko Haram militants, an initial
defence ministry report showed on Tuesday.
The report said that 156 Boko Haram militants were also killed in the battle for control of the Karamga island on Lake Chad. The Niger army says it has since wrested back control of the island.
The report said that 156 Boko Haram militants were also killed in the battle for control of the Karamga island on Lake Chad. The Niger army says it has since wrested back control of the island.
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