The Boko Haram attack in Magumeri town, Borno, has left a 5-year-old dead, alongside three soldiers, while attempting to repel the insurgents; six other soldiers were injured in the attack, the army confirmed.

Why it matters: The reported attack was on an army base.

• The Secretary to Magumeri Local Government Area, Wakil Malam-Tawu told the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday that the boy was killed by a stray bullet.
• Mr Malam-Tawu said that two women and a teenager also sustained gunshot injuries in the attack.
• He explained that a clinic, mosque and shops were also razed in the attack, adding that those injured were treated and discharged.

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