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Islamic Militants Abduct 300 in Retaliatory Attack in Nigeria

3/7/2026

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Islamic militants abducted more than 300 people, including women and children, during an attack on Ngoshe in Borno state, northeastern Nigeria.
Local officials say the assault was likely retaliation for a military operation that killed three Boko Haram commanders.
Bulama Sawa, an official from the Gwoza area, confirmed the details of the attack.

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Islamic militants abducted more than 300 people, including women and children, during an attack on Ngoshe in Borno state, northeastern Nigeria.
Local officials say the assault was likely retaliation for a military operation that killed three Boko Haram commanders.
Bulama Sawa, an official from the Gwoza area, confirmed the details of the attack.