Scores dead as Boko Haram attacks Nigerian village
Many people are feared dead after suspected Boko Haram Islamist gunmen attacked the town of Damboa, 85km (53 miles) from Maiduguri, t...
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Many people are feared dead
after suspected Boko Haram Islamist gunmen attacked the town of
Damboa, 85km (53 miles) from Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, Northern Nigeria.
Eyewitnesses have told the BBC that half the town was burnt down, including the main market.
One resident said the attack was launched on Thursday night and lasted until the early hours.
Boko Haram’s violent campaign to establish an Islamic state has killed thousands of people in recent years.
Damboa is now said to be deserted as many people have fled to neighbouring towns.
Boko Haram attacked the barracks in the town two weeks ago, killing several soldiers.
Nigeria’s defence ministry said the military had repelled that attack and killed at least 50 insurgents.
But residents say that since then the town has been defended by vigilante groups.
BBC
Eyewitnesses have told the BBC that half the town was burnt down, including the main market.
One resident said the attack was launched on Thursday night and lasted until the early hours.
Boko Haram’s violent campaign to establish an Islamic state has killed thousands of people in recent years.
Damboa is now said to be deserted as many people have fled to neighbouring towns.
Boko Haram attacked the barracks in the town two weeks ago, killing several soldiers.
Nigeria’s defence ministry said the military had repelled that attack and killed at least 50 insurgents.
But residents say that since then the town has been defended by vigilante groups.
BBC
