actor1: Military Forces of Nigeria (1999-2015)
actor2: Boko Haram - Jamaatu Ahli is-Sunnah lid-Dawati wal-Jihad
notes: Boko Haram, as well as a Chadian mercenary group, attempts to over take Maiduguri in a early morning four front attack. Despite the enormity of the attack, military forces and the Civilian JTF were able to repel the attackers. At least 500 dead, - most were Boko Haram, plus civilians. Many of the dead were the result of air strikes near Giwa barracks and Zannari. Injuries not known. A large cache of weaponry was recovered by military forces following the attack.
target_text: actor1: Military Forces of Nigeria (1999-2015), actor2: Boko Haram - Jamaatu Ahli is-Sunnah lid-Dawati wal-Jihad