Suspected Boko Haram Islamists have stormed a town in northeast Nigeria, opened fire on police and civilians and killed 11 people, residents and a local lawmaker told Agence France Presse Friday.
"The attack lasted until about midnight," said Adamu Isah a resident of the town of Damboa in Borno state, referring to the Thursday attack, adding that "11 people died." State lawmaker Ayamu Lawan Gwasha, who represents Damboa, confirmed the details.
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