Nairobi, Feb. 1.
British patrols have penetrated 40 miles into Italan Somaliland. In a clash with native levies, the British took prisoners and caused loss to the enemy, while one British Askari was slightly wounded.
Nigerian troops operating in the coastal sector of Kenya have penetrated into Italian Somaliland and de-stroved the village of Kiamboni, near Dick's Head, Not a single enemy soldier was encountered.
Kirmboni was the advance post held by bandas (native levies). from where raids had been carried out on fishing villages in Kenya, near the border.
Kiambon! was set on fire, and the Nigerian trocos then withdrew. Part of the operations was carried out by sea so ax to enable the tronns to be transported more easily—Reuter.
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