Witness says 23 people were killed as they returned from the funeral and “the remaining 42 were killed when they pursued the terrorists”.
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“Proscription of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has nothing to do with the larger numbers of peaceful and law-abiding Shi’ites” -Presidency
The snake appeared to have fallen from the roof into the chambers but did not bite anyone before it was caught and killed
Dalori camp and the neighbouring village have been repeatedly targeted in Boko Haram attacks by heavily armed fighters
The hostages are believed to be held in the ISWAP enclave on the shores of Lake Chad
Insecurity in the restive Mopti region has led to a “state of siege” in villages
Omar Jallow, a former Presidential Guard officer testified to an order by Jammeh to kill migrants from Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal & Togo
Tensions are high in Abuja after clashes on Monday left at least eight people dead including journalist and security official
Local media reported that no-one was killed, and no prisoners escaped
The incident occured in Nigeria’s troubled northwest, where kidnapping and cattle-rustling are common