24/11/2014
Boko Haram crisis: 'Militant traders' raid Nigeria town
Hundreds of residents and soldiers are fleeing a northern Nigerian town attacked by militant Islamists disguised as traders, officials say. Shootings and explosions had rocked the trading town of Damasak, near Niger#039;s border, a senator told the BBC. Boko Haram fighters seized a nearby fishing village on Thursday, reportedly killing 48 people. On Sunday, Nigeria#039;s top Islamic leader accused soldiers of quot;terrorisingquot;, rather than defending, civilians. quot;Soldiers take to their heels and abandon their bases, arms, ammunition and other...
