Lagos, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - Dozens killed in jihadist attack in NE Nigeria

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2026-01-29

An Islamist militant attack overnight killed dozens of people, including soldiers, in Borno state, northeast Nigeria, local and medical sources told AFP on Thursday. "The death toll runs into dozens. More bodies are still at the base while many soldiers are missing," said Ibrahim Liman, a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force militia helping the Nigerian military against jihadist insurgents. str-ks/phz/rh ...

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