(ANSA) - Rome, June 4 - Dozens of villagers were killed in a
series of fresh attacks by suspected Boko Haram militants in
northeastern Nigeria, the BBC reported on its website Wednesday.
The villagers in the state of Borno were reportedly killed
in revenge attacks where the community church and homes were
destroyed, local MP Peter Biye told the BBC.
He added that he had warned the army that the area was at
risk after troops stationed nearby were withdrawn three months
ago, BBC reported.
Since 2009, Boko Haram has stepped up its violent attacks
as it attempts to create an Islamic state in Nigeria.
Dozens killed by Boko Haram in Nigeria, says BBC
Revenge attack destroys village that fought militant group