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Suspected Islamist militants attacked a Nigerian army base in northeastern Borno state on Monday. The militants, likely from Boko Haram or ISWAP, used motorbikes and trucks to lay siege to the 153 Task Force Battalion base in Marte district. Several soldiers were killed or captured. The Nigerian troops retreated and later launched a counter-attack, retaking the base. The militants seized ammunition and destroyed military vehicles.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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