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At least 9 Nigerian soldiers were killed, while more than 10 others went missing, following an ambush carried out by armed men belonging to the "Islamic State" organization in northeastern Nigeria, yesterday, Tuesday.
Security sources reported that the attackers targeted a foot patrol of more than 30 soldiers using heavy weapons and explosive devices, near the city of Damasak, bordering Niger. A military source, who requested anonymity, reported that the ambush was carried out by elements of the "Islamic State – West Africa Province", confirming the death of 9 and the continued search for a number of missing soldiers. The source added that the soldiers were forced to disperse under intense fire about 25 kilometers from their military barracks. A spokesperson for a self-defense group cooperating with the Nigerian army also confirmed the same toll, while the Nigerian army has not yet issued an official comment.
