Four people killed by Boko Haram in Nigeria’s northeast
At least four people have lost their lives in an attack carried out by Takfiri Boko Haram terrorists near Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri, a security source says.
The people, traders at a weekly market, were killed on Saturday when a large number of the terrorists stormed the market in Kayamla village, 20 kilometers (12.5 miles) from Maiduguri, the capital of the restive state of Borno, and opened fire on them, a local security official told AFP on condition of anonymity.
The militants plundered food supplies and livestock at the market before fleeing the crime scene, the official said.
"It was obvious they were looking for food to replenish their supplies because they didn't target residents as they normally would," the official added.
Boko Haram militants have claimed responsibility for a number of deadly shooting attacks and bombings in various parts of Nigeria since the beginning of their militancy in 2009, which has so far left over 13,000 people dead and displaced 1.5 million.
Nigeria’s President-elect Mohammadu Buhari has pledged to spare no effort to step up the fight against terror perpetrated by the militants.
“I assure you that Boko Haram will soon know the strength of our collective will and commitment to rid this nation of terror and bring back peace,” Buhari said in his acceptance speech on Wednesday after his victory in Nigeria’s recent presidential poll.
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