Battle of Maiduguri (2013)

Battle of Maiduguri
Part of Boko Haram insurgency
DateDecember 2, 2013
Location
Maiduguri International Airport and other areas, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Result Nigerian victory
Belligerents
Nigeria Boko Haram
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Abubakar Shekau
Strength
Unknown 200
Casualties and losses
2+ injured (per Nigeria) 24+ killed (per Nigeria)
Dozens of civilians killed

On December 2, 2013, Boko Haram militants raided the city of Maiduguri, attacking the Maiduguri International Airport and several other sites within the city.

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