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Boko Haram Fight With Military At Several Locations In Borno State, Kill 8 Teachers

Friday, April 11, 2014 at 12:30 PM by Khadijah Thabit 1 min read

Borno State - Boko Haram sect terrorists yesterday engaged Nigerian Army soldiers in simultaneous gunfights at several towns of Borno State.

According to military sources, the militants invaded Dikwa town, capital of Dikwa LGA of the state, murdering eight school teachers. Also, they raided Gwoza and Kalahgde towns, provoking fierce battles with the military.

In some places, the fighting lasted until early hours of today.

Upon learning the news, Nigerians took to Twitter to post their bitter reaction to the development:

Source: Legit.ng

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