Nigeria Forces Battle Islamists in Capital Abuja

Publisher:
Agence France-Presse
Publication Date:
21 September 2013
Tags:
Nigeria, Conflict, Peace and Security, International Terrorism

Nigerian forces searching for a weapons cache battled Boko Haram insurgents in the capital Abuja Friday as the military sent troops to a town where the Islamists slaughtered at least 87 people, casting further doubt on claims that the group's rebellion has been contained.

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