MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — In fierce fighting Sunday, Nigerian troops clashed with Islamic extremists who attacked Maiduguri, the biggest city in northeast Nigeria. Dozens of combatants have been killed and wounded, soldiers and hospital workers said.
"Coordinated air and land operations are being conducted now," the Nigerian Armed Forces tweeted on Sunday
FLASH: Troops are repelling a simultaneous attack on #Monguno and #Maiduguri by Terrorists.Coordinated Air and Land OPs being conducted #Now
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) January 25, 2015
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