Nigeria: Nigerian Army recovers bodies of Commander, 6 soldiers killed by Boko Haram in Borno — Africa Links 24

Troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered the bodies of a commanding officer, a major and six other soldiers killed by Boko Haram insurgents in the Damasak area of Borno State.

Reports earlier in the week indicated that seven soldiers were killed during a Boko Haram attack on Monday, while the commanding officer and 12 others were believed to have been captured by the insurgents.

However, top security sources told Daily Trust that the commanding officer, seven soldiers and two members…