00:00Jihadist groups were behind last week's coordinated attacks on Nigeria's army bases, the military said on Tuesday.
00:08At least two officers and several soldiers were killed when Boko Haram and one of its factions launched at least
00:14six attacks
00:15in northeastern Borno and Yobe states and in the wider Lake Chad region.
00:21It's the first time the Islamic State West Africa Province faction has successfully launched simultaneous attacks
00:29of this scale in the region, analysts say. The military said the operation was aimed at
00:35overwhelming troop positions. Videos published by the group also show a haul of weaponry,
00:42ammunition and vehicles taken from the bases. The attacks are happening despite a boost from the
00:49United States, which has deployed at least 100 troops to support the Nigerian military
00:55with training and logistics. The attacks have angered Nigerians, with many accusing the ruling
01:01party of prioritizing next year's presidential election over security.
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