Scores killed in Nigeria extremist attacks

Fifty-four people were killed in two attacks in northern Nigeria suspected to be by Islamic extremists, officials said.

Tue, 27 May, 2014 - 19:21

Fifty-four people were killed in two attacks in northern Nigeria suspected to be by Islamic extremists, officials said.

Police constable Abdullahi Mohammed said today that suspected Boko Haram members killed 24 soldiers and 21 policemen in an attack yesterday evening on Buni Yadi town in Yobe state.

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