actor1: Military Forces of Nigeria (2015-)
actor2: Islamic State (West Africa)
notes: Nigerian forces shoot and kill seven potential suicide bombers (some reports claim 14) attempting to gain access to Maiduguri (at Aladuwari area) on 27/12. [A] Major General of the 7 Division said the militants intended to carry out massive and coordinated suicide mission through Asmari, Damboa check point, Ali Dawari, Molai Kura, Baderi, Jumari villages, all at the outskirts of Maiduguri. This follows the detonation by three of bombers at a nearby mosque, killing 25 and injuring 85. The bombers were reported to be teen-aged girls.
target_text: actor1: Military Forces of Nigeria (2015-), actor2: Islamic State (West Africa)