Boko Haram fighters attacked a military base in Monguno, killing at least 20 people; a military spokesman claimed that 20 "Boko Haram terrorists" had been killed. In a recent video, Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau vowed to continue attacks until an Islamic state is established in Nigeria, and disavowed any connection to a "Sheikh Mohammed Abdulaziz" who had said the group would agree to a ceasefire and peace talks.
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