110 civilians killed in northeast Nigeria attack: UN

Massacre took place on Saturday in the village of Koshobe near the city of Maiduguri

Last updated: November 29, 2020 | 19:14

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Mourners attend the funeral of 43 farm workers in Zabarmari, about 20km from Maiduguri, Nigeria, on November 29, 2020 after they were killed by Boko Haram fighters in rice fields near the village of Koshobe on November 28, 2020.

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Abuja: The weekend attack on a village in northeast Nigeria blamed on the Boko Haram extremist group left at least 110 dead, the UN humanitarian coordinator in the country said Sunday.

“At least 110 civilians were ruthlessly killed and many others were wounded in this attack,” Edward Kallon said in a statement after initial tolls indicated 43 and then at least 70 dead.

The massacre took place on Saturday in the village of Koshobe near the city of Maiduguri.

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