Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Another Boko Haram Attack Kills 51 In Northeast Nigeria

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Boko Haram's Areas of Operations. Forbes

Nigeria's Boko Haram Kill 51 In Northeast Attack: Witnesses -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Gunmen from Islamist sect Boko Haram killed 51 people in an attack on a town in northeast Nigeria, witnesses said on Wednesday, in a region where President Goodluck Jonathan's troops are struggling to contain its insurgency.

Dozens of Boko Haram fighters speeding along in trucks painted in military colors and armed with automatic weapons and explosives stormed Konduga local government area in Borno state at around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, burning houses and shooting fleeing villagers, two witnesses said.

The insurgents also took 20 young girls from a local college hostage, a teacher said. The military confirmed the attack took place. It was still assessing the number of casualties.

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More News On Today's Bolo Haram Attack In Northeastern Nigeria

Extremists attack northeast Nigerian town, kill 39 -- Washington Post/AP
Nigeria’s Boko Haram kill 51 in northeast attack – witnesses -- Euronews
Nigeria militants kill dozens in Borno state attack -- BBC
Suspected Boko Haram Gunmen Torch Nigeria Villages -- Naharnet
Nigeria: Boko Haram Attack - 39 Killed, 2000 Houses Burnt in Konduga, Borno State -- AllAfrica.com/Daily Trust

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