Islamist militants kill 14 Nigerian soldiers in Borno state, sources say


MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, March 5 - Islamist militants killed at least 14 ⁠Nigerian soldiers and injured several others during two separate attacks ‌on army bases in northeastern Borno state on Tuesday night, security sources said, as insurgents intensify attacks on the military.

Suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters attacked the Nigerian ​Army's base in Ngoshe town, Gwoza district, killing ⁠at least nine troops and ⁠a local imam, three army sources said late on Wednesday.

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