Nigeria, Jan. 26 -- At least 20 soldiers died on Friday as terrorists attacked a Nigerian military base in Mallam Fatori, a Borno town linking feuding neighbours - Nigeria and Niger Republic.

Among those killed was a lieutenant colonel, also the commanding officer of the base, according to Reuters.

Several other soldiers were reportedly injured in the attack that is yet to be claimed by any group.

Boko Haram and its breakaway faction, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), majorly operate in Borno. Although the latter group always takes responsibility for its attacks, it has not issued any propaganda since Friday.

Boko Haram has lost its online visibility since its social media guru was killed some years back.

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