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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The latest deadly hit in Taraba State was carried out by the Islamic State\u2019s West Africa Province (ISWAP).<\/p>\n

Intelligence sources confirmed that the sect abducted an Army Commander as earlier reported by DAILY POST.<\/p>\n

At least six soldiers died during the fierce battle with several insurgents.<\/p>\n

ISWAP attacked troops on a military operation at Tati village in Takum Local Government Area.<\/p>\n

The kidnapped senior personnel is the Commanding Officer of 93 Battalion. One of his aides is also missing.<\/p>\n

But the terrorists too suffered casualties at Ananum village in Donga and nearby locations.<\/p>\n

A military officer disclosed that troops at some point withdrew to allow for reinforcement.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are conducting a search and rescue operation. An aggressive military operation is also ongoing in the axis.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe network in the area is poor for communication. However, we have evacuated the corpses of the soldiers\u201d, he told PRNigeria.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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