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BREAKING NEWS: Scores Feared Dead As Boko Haram Attack Police Barracks In Borno

Tuesday, May 07, 2013 at 2:59 PM by Khadijah Thabit 1 min read

Scores of people are feared killed as gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram attacked a police barracks in the heart of Borno state.

Boko Haram militants struck a police and army barracks today on Bama and Bankai in Bporno state killing several police officers and civilians.

The army claimed the attack on their barack in Bama was repelled by soldiers guarding the facility.

Eyewitnesses said the militants riding in Hilux pick up truck did extensive damage with rocket propelled grenades and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

JTF spokesperson told Saharareporters they are yet to fully assess the damages and cannot speak on the level of casualties at this point.

Source: Legit.ng

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