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Borno: ISWAP Claims 10 Nigerian Troops Died In Rann Attack

Ten Nigerian soldiers were murdered in Rann, Borno State, according to the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP).

The sect attacked a military camp and communities in Rann, the administrative center of the Kala Balge Local Government Area, on Monday.

As the terrorists invaded the town with guntrucks and motorcycles, troops, citizens, and relief workers fled in various directions.

They targeted government forces and equipment indiscriminately.

According to the Daily Nigerian, the group issued a statement claiming that the military had suffered over a dozen casualties.

“With Allah’s grace, we have killed 10 Nigerian soldiers, wounded many, while the rest ran away in Rann, Borno State.

“The spoils of war we got three devices, many arms and ammunition”, it read.

ISWAP added that they burnt the barracks in Rann, two tanks, and “safely returned to our base”.

Troops regained control after Theatre Commander Major General Christopher Musa deployed more troops and assets.

Acting General Officer Commanding, GOC 7 Division, Brig. Gen. Abdulwahab Eyitayo was said to have led the counter operation.

On ISWAP claim, a military source said both sides suffered losses. No official statement has been issued yet.

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