From Compass Direct
An Islamic militant group that has been terrorizing non-Muslim communities in northern Nigeria since the beginning of the year struck again on September 20, burning down villages, killing four policemen and kidnapping seven Christians. About 60 members of the Muslim sect known as the Talibans attacked police stations in the towns of Bama and Gwoza, Borno state, then carried out raids on Christian communities, killing people, raping women and burning down homes. Nigerian police authorities said 14 corpses had been recovered from areas affected by the raids. Some of the attackers were reported killed in a joint operation carried out by the police and the Nigerian army. Five militants who escaped into the neighboring Republic of Cameroon were arrested by security forces of that country. Meanwhile, police say they are attempting to trace the whereabouts of the seven kidnapped Christians. |