In Nigeria, terrorists attacked a military base in remote northeast part of the country, setting fire to shelters for those made homeless by the conflict. The attack in Rann, some 175 kilometres northeast of the Borno state capital, Maiduguri, forced civilians to flee.<br />'' <br />''It followed a pattern by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) faction of Boko Haram that has called into question government claims the group is virtually defeated.<br />'' <br />''A similar attempt was made to take over a military base in Magumeri on Sunday.<br />''<br />