By RFIPosted on 10-30-2019Modified on 30-10-2019 at 14:37
The attack, which occurred in the night of Tuesday to Wednesday in Blabrine, near the Chadian border, caused the death of twelve soldiers, according to a first assessment.
Boko Haram elements attacked the Blabrine military camp, an advanced position of the Nigerian army 45 kilometers east of N'Guigmi prefecture, towards Chad on Tuesday night. .
An initial provisional assessment mentions twelve soldiers killed and five others wounded. Fighting with the elements of Abubakar Shekau has been fierce, according to a security source. The attack was delayed until late at night.
Ransom kidnappings multiply
Significant material damage was recorded. Two vehicles of the Nigerian army were burned and six others carried away. In the committed lawsuit, four army vehicles were recovered.
With the rising waters of the Komadougou Yobe River, one wonders how these jihadists could easily attack this military position on the right bank. According to sources familiar with the matter, the elements of Abubakar Shekau had been for a few weeks in the Nigerian islands of Lake Chad.
In this region of Diffa in a state of emergency, kidnappings for ransom are increasing. The latest ones are those of the Mayor of Kabléwa commune and his wife.
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