Battle of Jilli
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Era | Date not recorded (no reliable year in Wikidata) | derived from year |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Nigeria | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 12.6141, 12.4663 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
On July 14, 2018, the Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked a Nigerian army base in Jilli, Borno State, Nigeria, killing between 31 and 100 soldiers, with up to 500 more missing.
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