Suspected Islamist militants attacked the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Yobe, killing 17 police officers in training. The strike highlighted the continuing threat in Nigeria's northeast as authorities also confirmed the killing of an ISWAP commander in a separate operation.

ABUJA, May 17 - At least 17 police officers were killed in Nigeria’s northeast Yobe state after suspected Islamist militants attacked a specialised military school that also trains police officers, the national police spokesman said late on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

ABUJA, May 17 - At least 17 police officers were killed in Nigeria’s northeast Yobe state after suspected Islamist militants attacked a specialised military school that also trains police officers, the national police spokesman said late on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.