At least 12 dead as Christian attacked in Nigeria

Suspected Islamic extremists have targeted two Christian villages in mainly Muslim north-east Nigeria and killed at least 12 civilians, including guests at a wedding reception, witnesses said.

Survivors of the weekend attacks in Borno state said eight civilians were killed when extremists fired on a wedding party on Saturday night in Tashan-Alede village, and another four were killed yesterday in neighbouring Kwajffa village.