Boko Haram Attacks Refugee Camp Bombed by Nigeria’s Air Force
ICC Note: The Islamic militants take advantage of the vulnerability of their victims once again by attacking the refugee camp that was mistakenly bombed by the Nigerian air force a few days ago. Boko Haram has carried out several attacks already in the first few days 2017, regardless of the Nigerian government’s claim of defeating the jihadist. Several attacks were also carried out by the same terrorists group towards the end of 2016, where Christians were targeted exclusively and many innocent victims lost their lives because of their faith.
1/20/2017, Nigeria (Fox News) – Boko Haram extremists attack a refugee camp in Nigeria on Thursday evening, with reports suggesting the death toll could be as high as 170.
Over 100 Boko Haram fighters launched the attack as soldiers battled for hours trying to repel them, according to witnesses.
The attack comes after Nigeria’s air force bombed the camp housing Boko Haram refugees multiple times on Tuesday. Nigerian officials called the attack an accident.
Medical charity Doctors Without Borders said on Friday that “around 90” people were killed in the bombing. The charity also noted that residents and community leaders said the death toll could potentially be as high as 170.
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