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Three soldiers, including a captain, were killed by an IED explosion while on patrol in Niger State, Nigeria. The incident has increased local tension, though military authorities have yet to issue an official statement.
Why it matters
The attack highlights the persistent security challenges and threat of terrorism faced by military forces in the region.
A Captain and two of his men have reportedly lost their lives in an Improvised Explosive Device explosion at Maciyan-Kyada village in Babanna ward of Borgu LGA of Niger State.
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