Islamists slaughter 40 people in Nigerian village raid, including Christian worshippers

Islamists slaughter 40 people in Nigerian village raid, including Christian worshippers

Suspected Islamists have killed more than 40 people in a wave of violence sweeping through northwestern Nigeria over the past three days.The brutal assault, which commenced late on Sunday, has struck at least nine communities across Kebbi State and the neighbouring Niger, a local religious leader has claimed."In the areas where we have our people, I can confirm that 24 have been killed, but from the reports we are getting today, there are more t…