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9 beheaded, 20 kidnapped in Boko Haram attack in Cameroon

Xinhua, October 23, 2015 Adjust font size:

Nine people were beheaded and over 20 kidnapped during an attack by Boko Haram terrorists on Thursday night in Kerawa locality in Cameroon's Far North region, security sources said.

About 20 suspected jihadists riding on motorcycles forced their way into this locality and committed the heinous crimes without any resistance due to the late arrival of security forces on the ground.

Those beheaded included two young girls and four women. Endit