5 killed in suspected Boko Haram extremist attack in Nigeria
A member of a civilian self-defense group said five
people have been killed in an attack by suspected Boko Haram extremists in
northern Nigeria, ABC news reported.
Maina Shettima said that the bodies were found
Saturday morning in Tungushe village just outside Maiduguri, the capital of
Borno State and the birthplace of Boko Haram. He said six people were injured
and homes and vehicles were burned.
Resident Umar Ibrahim said a suicide bomber
detonated his explosives shortly after midnight near people sleeping outside
their homes in the heat.
Security authorities in Maiduguri have not made a
statement on the attack.
Nigeria more than once has claimed victory over Boko
Haram but the group continues to carry out suicide bombings and kidnappings in
the region.
