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Nigerian Forces Defeat 80 Militants Amid Ongoing Violence

3/19/2026

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Nigerian soldiers, aided by air power, repelled a suspected Islamic militant attack on Mallam Fatori on March 18, 2026, killing 80 assailants, including three commanders.
The assault followed three Maiduguri suicide bombings that killed 23 and injured 108.
Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have caused more than 40,000 deaths since 2009.
Analysts criticize the government for inadequate protection after the United States deployed troops to assist.

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Nigerian soldiers, aided by air power, repelled a suspected Islamic militant attack on Mallam Fatori on March 18, 2026, killing 80 assailants, including three commanders.
The assault followed three Maiduguri suicide bombings that killed 23 and injured 108.
Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have caused more than 40,000 deaths since 2009.
Analysts criticize the government for inadequate protection after the United States deployed troops to assist.