2013 attack on Bama

2013 Bama attack
Part of Boko Haram insurgency
DateMay 7, 2013
Location
Bama, Nigeria
Result Boko Haram victory
Belligerents
Nigeria Boko Haram
Strength
Unknown 200 fighters
18 vehicles
Casualties and losses
38 killed 13 killed
2 POWs
4 civilians killed
105 prisoners freed

On May 7, 2013, Boko Haram militants attacked the town of Bama, Nigeria, killing 38 Nigerian soldiers and freeing over a hundred Boko Haram militants.

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