1st LD: Boko Haram attacks village in northern Nigeria: witnesses
Xinhua, March 11, 2015 Adjust font size:
Suspected Boko Haram fighters on Tuesday attacked a village in Nigeria's northern Borno State, killing at least 4 people, witnesses and hospital sources told Xinhua.
The militants shooting sporadically and throwing residents into panic, a witness told Xinhua by phone.
Gunshots and blasts were heard in Ngamdu Village of Borno State, heralding the violent attack by Boko Haram which has proved to be a hard nut to crack in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, said Ali Ibrahim, a witness.
The attack was still ongoing as of 4 p.m. local time, he said, noting helpless residents were running into bushes to seek refuge.
Mohammed Shehu, another witness, said travelers plying the route were also victims of the attack. Endi