NIAMEY (Reuters) – A mine planted by Islamist militant group Boko Haram killed at least two soldiers on Tuesday in the town of Bosso in Niger’s southeastern region of Diffa, Niger’s defence ministry said.
It was the first time Niger has accused the insurgents of planting a mine in recent fighting around Diffa. Niger, Cameroon and Chad have launched military action against Boko Haram which launched its revolt in Nigeria six years ago and has recently stepped up cross-border attacks.
