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Nigerian soldiers killed in crash Nigerian soldiers killed in crash
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At least 43 Nigerian soldiers have been killed in a road accident in the north of the country, according to the Nigerian military.At least 43 Nigerian soldiers have been killed in a road accident in the north of the country, according to the Nigerian military.
The soldiers were in a convoy of vehicles travelling to their base when one of the vehicles collided with an oncoming petrol tanker.The soldiers were in a convoy of vehicles travelling to their base when one of the vehicles collided with an oncoming petrol tanker.
An army spokesman said others were injured and receiving treatment.An army spokesman said others were injured and receiving treatment.
One report said the soldiers had just returned from a peacekeeping mission in the Sudanese region of Darfur.One report said the soldiers had just returned from a peacekeeping mission in the Sudanese region of Darfur.
Brigadier-General Emeka Onwuamaegbu said the accident occurred near the town of Potiskum, in Yobe State.