Islamic State says killed or wounded more than 40 Nigerian soldiers - Amaq

Islamic State said via its Amaq news agency that it killed or wounded more than 40 soldiers in the northeast Nigerian state of Borno in two separate attacks on Tuesday.

Locals and military sources told Reuters there were clashes between insurgents and soldiers in the state on Monday and Tuesday.

An army spokesman did not immediately respond to phone calls requesting comment.

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