Nigeria Attack: Civilian Reports Suggest Higher Death Toll
An attack occurred in Nigeria's volatile northern region, drawing conflicting reports on the death toll. While local authorities cited three deaths, humanitarians and residents indicated that the number of fatalities was significantly higher.
Authorities in Nigeria's restive north put the death toll at three, but residents and humanitarians point to a higher toll. The attack occurred in an area where kidnapping gangs and Islamist militants are active.