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Insurgents raid Nigerian base in Borno, kill 8 soldiers

Published 5 June 2026

Insurgents attacked a Nigerian Army base in Borno State early Friday, killing multiple soldiers and allied fighters in a raid that exploited heavy rainfall and poor visibility. The assault targeted a forward operating base in the Mandaragirau area under Biu Local Government, according to an official military statement.

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