Breaking News: Boko Haram attacks Jigawa â€¢Soldiers, policemen reportedly among casualties

News Express |9th Apr 2014 | 4,753

Several persons have been reported dead in an attack on Guram, Jigawa State, North-West Nigeria, by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.

“The attack took place a few hours ago,” a source in Jigawa told News Express. “A bank and a police station were among the targets. Soldiers and policemen are among the fatalities,” the source added.

•Photo shows Boko Haram fighters.

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