Islamic State militants - ReutersCAIRO - 26 October 2017: Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack in northeast Nigeria that killed eight soldiers and a civilian and injured five other people on Tuesday, a statement by the group said on Thursday.“The fighters took three four-wheel-drive vehicles and others mounted with rifles and heavy weaponry and various ammunition,” the statement said.The group did not provide evidence for its claim.

Source: Egypt Today October 26, 2017 17:48 UTC