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Nigeria: Boko Haram attack on village kills 50

by IBNS 31 Jan 2016, 09:01 pm

Maiduguri, Feb 1 (IBNS) A gun and bomb attack by suspected militant group Boko Haram, reports said.

The attack has killed at least 50 people.

"Pictures from the village of Dalori show burned-out buildings and charred livestock," BBC reported.

Condemning the attack, European Union said in a statement: "Nigeria is once again the target of terrorist violence."

"The attack near the North-Eastern town of Maiduguri in Nigeria has left more than fifty people killed.  Our thoughts and condolences are with the families and friends of those affected," read the statement.