Insurgents killed in Nigeria, says army

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Nigeria’s military killed eight Islamist insurgents who attacked a market in the volatile northeastern city…

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Nigeria’s military killed eight Islamist insurgents who attacked a market in the volatile northeastern city of Maiduguri yesterday, and deactivated three bombs in controlled explosions, a military spokesman said.

The Maiduguri-based sect Boko Haram is waging an increasingly violent campaign. – (Reuters)

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