14 killed as JTF clash with Islamists in Maiduguri

Nigerian troops clashed with militants from the Islamist group Boko Haram in the northeastern city of Maiduguri Tuesday, in an operation that left one soldier and 13 insurgents dead, the army said.

“At about 1600 hours (1500 GMT) today, troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Restore Order had an encounter with Boko Haram terrorists at Bulabulin and Bayan Quarters of Maiduguri,” spokesman Sagir Musa said.

“During the encounter the JTF lost one soldier and two were wounded. Thirteen Boko Haram terrorists lost their lives,” he added.