Jihadist attacks kill seven in Nigeria: local sources

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Four civilians and three soldiers have been killed in attacks in northeastern Nigeria blamed on jihadist fighters, local residents and militias said Saturday.

Gunmen suspected of belonging to the Islamic State West Africa Province group raided a military post in the town of Gajiganna in Borno State late Friday, triggering a gunbattle.

Earlier in the day, the jihadists attacked troops in the nearby village of Tungushe, killing a soldier and three residents, Kolo said.The violence came a day after two Chadian troops were killed in clashes between jihadists and members of a regional force in northeastern Nigeria.

 

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