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Boko Haram attack the Composite Group Air force Base at the international airport and various parts (not named) of Maiduguri in the morning hours. The attack destroyed the 33 Artillery Barracks, burnt three aircraft and two helicopters among other military machinery, and razed down buildings. No fewer than 24 insurgents and two military men reportedly died in the incident. Other reports hold 20 members of security forces were killed in the attack. Later in the month Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau officially took responsibility for the attack. |
