Monday 5 January 2015

Boko Haram militants seize military base in Nigeria after fierce battle with government troops

Suspected Boko Haram militants have seized a military base in Baga in Nigeria's Borno State (file photo)

Witnesses in Bagan say the suspected Boko Haram militants killed several people, burnt hundreds of homes and looted scores of businesses during the attack on Saturday (file photo)


Suspected Boko Haram militants have seized a military base in northeastern Nigeria following a series of deadly raids in the area this weekend.
Gunmen fought the army for several hours before taking control of the military base outside the town of Baga, near Lake Chad, on Saturday.
Civilians were forced to flee across the border to Chad after groups of militants carried out several raids, killing several people, burning hundreds of homes and looted businesses, witnesses said.

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