Jihadist attack in Nigeria: at least 18 soldiers killed, including a brigadier general

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: April 10, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Jihadist attack in Nigeria: at least 18 soldiers killed, including a brigadier general

Jihadists killed at least 18 soldiers, including a brigadier general, during an attack on a military base in northeastern Nigeria. This incident marks the second assassination of a high-ranking officer in five months. Violence is escalating in the region, with at least 90 people killed by armed men in several isolated villages since Sunday night.

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