Eight Killed As Boko Haram Attacks Church In Borno

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No fewer than eight people have been killed and scores injured, following an attack by suspected Boko Haram members outside a church in Kwamjilari village in Chibok, Borno State.

A local resident identified as Luka Damina, on Monday, said that the incident was carried out by gunmen on bicycles, adding that the attack happened shortly after morning service on Sunday in the village.

He said, “Some of the worshippers remained around the church and the gunmen opened fire and eight men died.

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“Unknown to the residents, the gunmen had stationed some of their comrades on the road leading out of the village and they shot anyone who tried to flee.

“Many people ran into the bush with gunshot wounds. But so far, we can only confirm eight deaths.”

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