A town in northeastern Nigeria is under tight security after about 55 people were killed in a series of attacks by heavily armed Islamist militants.

Army officials say roughly 200 suspected Boko Haram militants Tuesday stormed the remote town of Bama, armed with machine guns and grenades.

An army spokesman said the militants raided a federal prison, killing 14 guards and setting 105 inmates free. The militants also attacked an army barracks, and burned down several government buildings, … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: Economy and Finance