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16 soldiers killed as Boko Haram attacks outpost in southern Niger, ministry claims 50 militants slain

RT

August 25, 2021

Hundreds of Boko Haram militants attacked a military outpost in southern Niger overnight Tuesday, killing 16 soldiers and wounding nine. The defense ministry said dozens of militants were killed in the ensuing combat.
 

On Wednesday, Niger’s defense ministry said government forces had sustained substantial losses after their outpost was ambushed by Boko Haram militants during the night.

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