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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. The students and teachers of Government Science College Kagara, Niger State who were abducted by bandits last week, have been released. They were dropped off at different locations on Sunday night. The State government confirmed the development to newsmen in a statement.
2. All passengers abducted by suspected bandits while travelling with the Niger State Transport Agency, NSTA, have been released. The Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani-Bello made the announcement yesterday.
3. A Nigerian Air Force passenger plane crashed just outside Abuja Airport due to engine failure on Sunday, killing all 7 people on board. Air force spokesman, Ibikunle Daramola who confirmed this in a statement on Sunday, said the Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft crashed while returning to the Abuja Airport after reporting engine failure en route Minna.
EXCLUSIVE: Seven soldiers killed as Boko Haram sacks military base in Borno
The affected soldiers were attached to the 153 Task Force Battalion in Marte Local Government Council of the state.
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At least seven Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed killed after a deadly ambush by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State.
The affected soldiers were attached to the 153 Task Force Battalion in Marte Local Government Council of the state, sources familiar with the matter told PREMIUM TIMES.
According to the sources, the troops were caught by surprise when the terrorists swooped on them at 10 a.m. on Monday.
They, however, put up a strong fight to defend their base and ward off the insurgents.