80 militants killed in Nigeria following suicide attacks, army says

80 militants killed in Nigeria following suicide attacks, army says

Suspected jihadi militants have increased recent attacks in northeastern Nigeria, including alleged suicide bombings at a post office, market, and teaching hospital earlier this week.

Nigerian soldiers killed at least 80 suspected militants near a military base in the northeastern Borno state, the country's army said on Wednesday. Backed by air support, the Nigerian military said… [+1291 chars]