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Jihadists kill Nigerian troops, including senior brigadier general

An assault on a military base in northeast Nigeria killed several soldiers, including a brigadier general, local government and intelligence sources told AFP.

Published Apr 9, 2026, 11:50 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Jihadists attacked a military base in northeast Nigeria, killing several troops and a brigadier general, local government and intelligence sources told AFP on Thursday. The incident marks the second time in five months that a high-ranking Nigerian officer has been killed in such an attack. Authorities continue to investigate the assault and its casualties.