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6 Killed In Boko Haram Attacks In Northeast

February 06 2019

Nigeria

At least six people have been killed in a series of attacks in northeastern Nigeria, reports the Defense Post.

On Monday, Boko Haram militants, believed to be from the Abubakar Shekau faction, opened fire on goat herders near Tubba, about 5 miles (8 km) from Maiduguri, in Borno state.

Two herders were killed in the attack and two were missing, presumably captured, said a local militia leader.

In a separate incident later that day, Boko Haram militants of the same faction attacked...

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