Nigeria says it killed 35 fighters in air strikes near border with Cameroon
Summary
The Nigerian Air Force conducted air strikes that killed at least 35 fighters near the Cameroon border. This action was taken after receiving information about a planned attack on ground troops. The strikes are part of ongoing efforts to combat increased attacks from groups like Boko Haram and ISIL in northeastern Nigeria.Key Facts
- The Nigerian Air Force killed at least 35 fighters in air strikes near the Nigeria-Cameroon border.
- The strikes happened in the Kumshe area of Borno State.
- The operation was based on intelligence about a planned attack on ground troops.
- Communication with ground troops confirmed the stabilization of the situation after the strikes.
- The northeastern region of Nigeria often faces attacks from groups like Boko Haram and ISIL.
- The conflict in Nigeria has lasted 16 years, with over 35,000 civilian deaths and more than 2 million people displaced.
- The U.S. has approved the potential sale of $346 million in weapons to Nigeria, pending Congress approval.
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