Monday, August 12, 2013

Boko Haram Shooting at Nigeria Konduga Mosque Kills 44

Boko Haram Shooting at Nigeria Konduga Mosque Kills 44


August 11, 2013 Islamist gunmen from Boko Haram shot at least 44 dead during dawn prayers in Kondunga mosque in Borno state in northeast Nigera.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-23676872
Gunmen kill 44 at Nigeria mosque
Map showing location of Maiduguri in Borno state, Nigeria
At least 44 worshippers have been shot dead at a mosque in northeast Nigeria, officials in Borno state say took place during dawn prayers on Sunday morning, although news only emerged on Monday.
The attack occurred in the town of Konduga, 35km (22 miles) from the state capital Maiduguri.
The gunmen are suspected to be from the Islamist group Boko Haram, which has killed thousands in northern Nigeria since 2009.
a video emerged of the group's leader, Abubakar Shekau, claiming responsibility for recent attacks including some that targeted the police and the military.


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