Boko
Haram militants today invaded Kautikari, Kwada and Nguragila villages near
Chibok in Borno State, killing at least 56 people and razing numerous homes.
SaharaReporters
learned that the militants, dressed in military camouflage, stormed the three
villages from 8:45 a.m. when many Christians were
at Sunday services. One source said the militants arrived in the
villages in a convoy of sports utility vehicles and unleashed terror on
villagers for several hours. Their killing spree reportedly lasted
till 12:30 p.m.
Ibrahim
Musa, a resident of Kautikari village, told our correspondent that the
attackers “locked worshipers inside the EYN Church and sprayed bullets on
them.” He disclosed that the terrorist group killed nine worshipers and later
set the church ablaze.