There were hard fights in Nigeria. The army fought against Islamist rebels. At least 80 rebels died then. This happened in the north of Nigeria.
The rebels belong to one group. This group wants its own state. The army stopped the attack. Soldiers also found many weapons. The rebels wanted to attack a city. The army could stop this.
There is often violence in this area. The army fights there for a long time. Many people fear the rebels. The government wants to ensure safety. The operation was a success for the soldiers.
