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Boko Haram militants on motorcycles attacked a Nigerian village, killing over 100, residents say
At least 100 villagers were killed in northeastern Nigeria by suspected Boko Haram militants who opened fire on a market and homes, according to residents.
More than 50 militants on motorcycles attacked the Tarmuwa council area of Yobe State, firing and setting buildings ablaze, said Dungus Abdulkarim, a Yobe police spokesperson.
Yobe Deputy Governor Idi Barde Gubana reported a lower death toll of 34, highlighting the common trend of varying statistics during security crises.