Not less than 20 persons have been killed by suicide bombers in an attack in Damboa local government
area of Borno state.
TheCable learnt the attack was carried out on Saturday by suspected Boko Haram members.
It was gathered that the attackers struck in Abacahri village, along Damboa/Chibok road, while the residents were returning from the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
Many were also said to have been injured and are currently receiving treatment in Damboa General Hospital.
Efforts to reach the Borno state command regarding the incident have not been successful.