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The Chadian and Niger armies, which are positioned in the southeastern part of Niger, launched a large scale air and ground offensive on Nigerian territory very early on Sunday [8 March] against Boko Haram positions opposite the Niger cities of Diffa and Bosso. The militaries reported Boko Haram small arms fire shortly after crossing the Doutchi Bridge, which leads to Nigeria from southern Niger. A military source stated that before the ground attack, the air force attacked [Boko Haram positions] in the area for two days. 200 Boko Haram reported dead, 10 Chadian soldiers killed (Agence France Presse). It is not clear if the dead are accounted from the land forces or air bombings from the two previous days. |
