Afghanistan, Jan. 27 -- A deadly suicide attack in Nigeria killed 27 security personnel, including a senior commander, and injured dozens. Authorities blame jihadist militants, warning the death toll may rise amid ongoing extremist threats.
According to a report by Agence France-Presse on Sunday, January 26, a commander of the country's security forces was also killed in the attack.
The report states that several others were injured in the incident. Some of the injured are in critical condition, and officials fear that the death toll may rise.
The attack has been attributed to jihadist groups operating in Nigeria.
Security officials have described the attack as one of the deadliest incidents in the country.
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