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Early Morning Gunfight And Explosions Rock Kano

February 22, 2012

Kano residents were woken by loud explosions and prolonged gunfight as Boko Haram insurgents reportedly attacked a military checkpoint.

Kano residents were woken by loud explosions and prolonged gunfight as Boko Haram insurgents reportedly attacked a military checkpoint.

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A security source told Saharareporters that Boko Haram gunmen opened fire on a military checkpoint around 6: 00 AM Nigerian time thus provoking a massive response from soldiers located around the area.

Four Boko Haram militants were reportedly captured by soldiers involved in the operation. However, the joint task force has not issued a statement or spoken publicly about the incident.

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