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Attack on convoy in Nigeria's Borno kills 15, soldiers say

Straits Times19 October 2026, 10:35 UTCNigeria

MAIDUGURI, Oct 19 - At least 15 people, including 10 Nigerian soldiers and five members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, were killed when their convoy struck a landmine and came under fire in northeastern Borno state, two soldiers said.

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