Fierce clashes between a regional force and IS-affiliated fighters in the Northeast part of Nigeria have left 25 soldiers and at least 40 jihadists dead, according to two military sources and a militia leader.
Fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) group launched a dawn attack on Monday against a base near the town of Baga on Lake Chad, setting off fierce gun battles that killed 20 Nigerian and five Chadian troops, the sources said.
The terrorists have continued with their assault on both military and civilian targets, resulting in the death of at least 60 mourners a few days ago.
However, the presidency on Wednesday said the insurgents have been defeated.
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