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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