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A cell of suspected Islamist militants has opened fire on security forces in Nigeria's capital Abuja, say officials.
The clash occurred at about 03:00 local time after a tip off about the location of a suspected Boko Haram weapons cache, Nigeria's spy agency said.
The State Security Service did not give any details about casualties. A witness told the BBC he saw nine bodies.
Boko Haram is most active in north-eastern Nigeria, where a state of emergency was imposed in May.
BBC News - Nigeria's 'Boko Haram': Abuja sees security forces targeted
The clash occurred at about 03:00 local time after a tip off about the location of a suspected Boko Haram weapons cache, Nigeria's spy agency said.
The State Security Service did not give any details about casualties. A witness told the BBC he saw nine bodies.
Boko Haram is most active in north-eastern Nigeria, where a state of emergency was imposed in May.
BBC News - Nigeria's 'Boko Haram': Abuja sees security forces targeted