Boko Haram kills at least 60 in overnight attack on Nigerian village
Summary
Boko Haram attacked a village in north-eastern Nigeria, killing at least 60 people, including five soldiers. In response, the Nigerian Air Force conducted strikes, reportedly killing over 30 militants. This attack is part of a recent increase in jihadist activity in the region.Key Facts
- Boko Haram attacked the village of Darul Jamal in Nigeria's Borno State, resulting in at least 60 deaths.
- The village is located near a military base on the Nigeria-Cameroon border.
- The Nigerian Air Force responded with airstrikes, claiming over 30 militants were killed.
- The attack destroyed more than 20 houses and 10 buses in the village.
- Thirteen drivers and laborers involved in rebuilding the community were among the victims.
- Borno Governor Babagana Zulum noted the village had been resettled months before the attack.
- The Nigerian military is strengthening its efforts in the region, including the addition of a new force called the Forest Guards.
- Borno State has been dealing with a 15-year insurgency by Boko Haram, affecting over two million people.
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