08 Aug 2018 | 01:32 PM UTC
Nigeria: Boko Haram attacks village in Borno state August 6 /update 1
Boko Haram militants attack a village in northeastern Borno state on August 6, killing seven people and burning down the village
Event
Suspected Boko Haram militants attacked the village of Munduri, located in the northeastern state of Borno, on Monday, August 6, killing seven people and burning down the village. The attackers arrived in Munduri, located approximately 15 km (10 mi) north of Maiduguri, in the late evening (local time) in trucks and on motorcycles. Among the victims was the village chief. Residents reported that militants looted the village before razing it.
Additional attacks by Boko Haram are likely in Borno and other northeastern states in the near-term.
Context
The northeastern region of Nigeria is highly susceptible to attacks by Boko Haram. While Nigerian military forces have pushed insurgents from much of their previously claimed territory over the past year, attacks by the group have been on the rise since June 2017.
Advice
The security environment in Nigeria remains complex. Although travel is permissible in some areas, other areas should be considered strictly off limits. Professional security advice and support should be sought prior to travel.
