Gunmen Kill 5 In Bauchi
ICC Note
Suspected members of the Nigeria’s Islamic radical group, Boko Haram, killed five people in an attack against Christians. We urge Nigeria to protect Christians from the on-going attacks by radical Muslims.
By Shola Agbaje
09/17/2012 Nigeria (Daily Times Nigeria)-Five persons were allegedly shot dead on Sunday in Zongo, Bauchi state when gunmen attacked some Christians a few minutes after 6 in the evening. Nine others were injured.
According to the Chairman, Youth Wing of Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) Bauchi State chapter, Simon Samuel, in a telephone interview, the gunmen were suspected to be members of Boko Haram.
“The gun men after firing on some Christians at Zongo killed five while nine sustained injuries.
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When contacted, the Bauchi State Police spokesperson, Hassan Mohammed, said he was not aware of the incident.
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