Boko Haram Blamed For Deadly Attack On Farmers In Borno State

Four farmers have been killed in a militant attack in northeastern Nigeria, reports Agence France-Presse. 

On Tuesday, gunmen opened fire on farmers in a field outside of Lassa village in Borno state.

Four people were killed, said a militia member. 

The attackers tried to enter the village but were repelled, he said. 

The village is near the Sambisa forest, where Boko Haram fighters are known to hide. 

The attack was in response to a militia ambush on Boko Haram fighters as they fled...