Suspected Boko Haram Attack in North Nigeria Kills 11
Suspected Boko Haram Islamists have stormed a town in northeast Nigeria, opened fire on police and civilians and killed 11 people, residents and a local lawmaker told Agence France Presse Friday.
"The attack lasted until about midnight," said Adamu Isah a resident of the town of Damboa in Borno state, referring to the Thursday attack, adding that "11 people died." State lawmaker Ayamu Lawan Gwasha, who represents Damboa, confirmed the details.
Source: Agence France Presse
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