Dozens dead in clashes between government forces and 'hundreds of terrorists' in western Niger area of Fantio, says Defence Ministry
Twelve government soldiers and"dozens of terrorists" killed in the African country's conflict-wracked"three borders" zone, officials say.
Eight soldiers were wounded in clash with"hundreds of armed terrorists" near Fantio in the western region of Tillaberi, says government statement. At least 12 soldiers and "dozens of terrorists" have been killed in a battle in western Niger's conflict-wracked "three borders" zone. Another eight soldiers were wounded in the clash with "hundreds of armed terrorists" five kilometres from Fantio in the western region of Tillaberi, the Defence Ministry announced on Sunday.
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