Chadian soldiers in Nigeria have killed 207 Boko Haram members near Gamboru in Borno State, military sources say.
Chadian soldiers kill 207 terrorists in Nigeria
The Chadian army also said, via a statement, that it lost one soldier to the attack while nine others were left wounded.
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Large quantities of arms and ammunition and two pick-up trucks were also reportedly seized from the terrorists.
Chad has deployed 2,500 troops to Nigeria as part of a new multinational force created to fight against Boko Haram.
Soldiers from Cameroon and Niger have also joined in the offensive against the group.
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