The splinter faction of Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) Katie an ambush on Nigerian Soldiers on Monday which led to the death of eight soldiers.
According to top sources, the attack happend at about mid-day in the Komal settlement along the Damboa-Maiduguri Road.
This comes after 23 soldiers were also killed when a military convoy was attacked last week in Bulabulin village in Damboa which is about 40km away from Maiduguri.
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Boko Haram have ambushed & killed our soldiers in Damboa. pic.twitter.com/PJKpGcRjxp
— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) July 13, 2020
The 10 year old war against insurgency in the region has led to the displacement of over 2 million people.
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Via @ Humangle