Photo Credit:REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde A car burns at the scene of a bomb explosion at St. Theresa Catholic Church at Madalla, Suleja, just outside Nigeria's capital Abuja, December 25, 2011. Five bombs exploded on Christmas Day at churches in Nigeria, one killing at least 27 people, raising fears that Islamist militant group Boko Haram - which claimed responsibility - is trying to ignite sectarian civil war.
An attack by suspected Boko Haram members outside a church in Kwamjilari village in Chibok, Borno State has left about eight people dead, Vanguard is reporting.
A local resident identified as Luka Damina, said on Monday that the incident was carried out by gunmen on bicycles.
Damina said the attack happened shortly after morning service on Sunday in the village.
According to Damina, “Some of the worshippers remained around the church and the gunmen opened fire and eight men died.
“Unknown to the residents, the gunmen had stationed some of their comrades on the road leading out of the village and they shot anyone who tried to flee.
“Many people ran into the bush with gunshot wounds. But so far, we can only confirm eight deaths.”
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