Jihadists kill Nigerian general and soldiers in Borno state attack

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A Nigerian general was killed in a jihadist attack on a military base in Borno state. The assault resulted in the deaths of at least 18 soldiers and the torching of vehicles. This marks the second high-ranking officer killed in five months. Nigeria has been battling a jihadist insurgency for 17 years, with recent violence escalating in the northeast and spreading to other regions.


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