The Nigerian Air Force launched deadly strikes in the northeastern state of Borno that killed at least 100 suspected terrorists on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nigerian Air Force spokesperson Edward Gabkwet said there were indications that Abu Asad, a key leader of Boko Haram terrorist group, was among those killed during the attack, adding that the suspected terrorists had gathered for a meeting, or to “prepare a major attack on Nigeria’s troops.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Nigeria’s northwestern state of Zamfara, gunmen abducted at least 150 people, including women and children, Reuters news agency reported on Saturday, quoting residents of four villages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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