Boko Haram Militants Attack Political Campaign Convoy in Nigeria’s Borno State

Suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters ambushed a convoy carrying an All Progressives Congress gubernatorial candidate in Nigeria’s Borno State. The assault underscores rising militant violence targeting political figures ahead of regional elections.

5 Sept, 05:38 — 5 Sept, 05:38

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How Boko Haram–ISWAP fighters clashed, attacked APC guber candidate’s convoy

Videos showed intense gun battles as both factions sought to consolidate their positions and block each other’s expansion within Sambisa The post How Boko Haram–ISWAP fighters clashed, attacked APC guber candidate’s convoy appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Boko Haram Militants Attack Political Campaign Convoy in Nigeria’s Borno State

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