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Oct 18, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Nigeria's army chief visits troops in Borno
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Nigeria's Army Chief of Staff is visiting troops stationed in the country's northeast, in Borno state. The visit comes a few days after jihadists killed 15 soldiers in the region.
WHO: Nigeria's Army Chief of Staff
WHAT: is visiting troops stationed in northeastern Nigeria
WHEN: Reported Oct 18, 2026 at 4:46 AM ET
WHERE: Borno, Nigeria
WHY: The visit follows the killing of 15 soldiers by jihadists in the region a few days earlier.
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