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ISWAP Suicide Attack on Nigerian Army Position in Borno State's Timbuktu Triangle

The group claimed responsibility through propaganda channels, reporting 20 soldiers killed or wounded. Nigerian military sources confirmed heavy fighting but did not specify casualties.

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NIGERIA — Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) conducted a suicide attack on a Nigerian Army position in the Timbuktu Triangle area of Borno State on January 22.

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The group claimed responsibility through propaganda channels, reporting 20 soldiers killed or wounded. Nigerian military sources confirmed heavy fighting but did not specify casualties.

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