At least six soldiers and 34 Islamic extremists were reported dead in a clash in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state, according to the military. The rebels, riding motorcycles and gun trucks, launched a surprise attack on the troops, resulting in a gun battle. Borno has been a focal point of extremist violence in Nigeria since the Boko Haram group initiated an insurgency in 2009 to enforce Shariah law.
The insurgency has had far-reaching consequences, extending to Nigeria's neighboring countries in the Lake Chad region, claiming over 35,000 lives and displacing 2.6 million individuals. The recent attack took place in Sabon Gari village in the Damboa council area, an area largely deserted by residents due to security concerns.
