
Nigerian soldiers have foiled a suspected terror attack in Borno State and recovered weapons, according to a military official. The spokesperson for the task force, Mohammed Goni, disclosed the development in a statement on Monday, saying the troops were on routine patrol when they encountered the suspected Boko Haram terrorists. The operation, reported by Premium Times, highlights ongoing military efforts against insurgent activity in Nigeria's northeast, a region long affected by Boko Haram violence.
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