Thursday, Mar 28, 2024 | Last Update : 06:23 PM IST

  World   Africa  28 Aug 2017  At least 16 people killed by Boko Haram extremists in north Cameroon

At least 16 people killed by Boko Haram extremists in north Cameroon

PTI
Published : Aug 28, 2017, 9:36 am IST
Updated : Aug 28, 2017, 9:36 am IST

Iya Gana, whose husband was killed in the attack Thursday night, said the rebels entered her village and killed her husband and others.

Boko Haram is blamed for killing more than 20,000 people in their eight-year existence. (Photo: Representational/File)
 Boko Haram is blamed for killing more than 20,000 people in their eight-year existence. (Photo: Representational/File)

Yaounde: Residents say suspected Boko Haram extremists killed at least 16 people and burned homes in two villages in Cameroon's north, near the border with Nigeria.

Iya Gana, whose husband was killed in the attack Thursday night, said the rebels entered her village and killed her husband and others. She said they burned down homes and stole vehicles and cattle after killing people in two villages near Mora, in Cameroon's Far North province, about 20 kilometers from the border with Nigeria.

Boko Haram extremists have been crossing into and attacking towns in neighboring countries, including Cameroon, that contribute to a regional military force trying to eliminate the insurgency.

Boko Haram is blamed for killing more than 20,000 people in their eight-year existence.

Tags: boko haram, extremists, burned homes, military force
Location: Cameroon, Centre, Yaoundé