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Moment Nigeria military came under gunfire in North-East [VIDEO]
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Matthew Atungwu , as published by Daily Post Nigeria
· September 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Recent developments have seen some terrorists surrender to troops, including 25 family members of terrorists who surrendered in Borno State. Nigerian Armed Forces personnel were ambushed by terrorists, coming under intense gunfire.
Nigerian Armed Forces personnel were ambushed by terrorists, coming under intense gunfire. A video shows soldiers taking cover on a dusty road, with an armoured vehicle visible amid thick smoke. The circumstances and exact location of the ambush have not been confirmed.
The Nigerian military has been engaged in a long-running battle against insurgents in the region. Recent developments have seen some terrorists surrender to troops, including 25 family members of terrorists who surrendered in Borno State.
Further details of the ambush and the ongoing military operations are available, along with a video of the incident.
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Category: safety Published: September 6, 2026 Source: Daily Post Nigeria Reading time: 1 min
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