Battle of Monguno (2015)
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 | 12.4856, 13.5658 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Between 15 and 16 February 2015, Nigerian soldiers recaptured the town of Monguno, Borno State, Nigeria from Boko Haram militants, leaving over 300 militants dead. Boko Haram had captured Monguno several weeks prior.
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