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Nigerian Forces Thwart Boko Haram Attack, Kill 80 Assailants

3/20/2026

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Nigerian soldiers, supported by air power, repelled a Boko Haram attack on a Mallam Fatori base, killing at least 80 assailants.
Four soldiers were wounded.
A significant cache of weapons was recovered.
The assault occurred around 12:50 a.m. on March 18, 2026, after suicide bombings in Maiduguri that killed 23 people.
The United States has deployed troops to assist Nigeria's military efforts.

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Nigerian soldiers, supported by air power, repelled a Boko Haram attack on a Mallam Fatori base, killing at least 80 assailants.
Four soldiers were wounded.
A significant cache of weapons was recovered.
The assault occurred around 12:50 a.m. on March 18, 2026, after suicide bombings in Maiduguri that killed 23 people.
The United States has deployed troops to assist Nigeria's military efforts.