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One of the destroyed buildings. Photo Credit: Nairaland . Bloody Eid al-Adha in Nigeria with over 150 Killed in Terrorist Attacks It is the bloodiest Eid al-Adha for Nigerian Muslims as the Islamic terrorist sect Boko Haram launched devastating attacks from Friday night to Saturday and killed over 150 people in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe state. The attacks heralded the Eid al-Adha, the Muslims feast of sacrifice. The terrorist sect blew up a housing estate, a bank, three police stations and five churches, including the St Mary's Catholic Church. The Boko Haram swore that "more attacks are on the way". "We will continue attacking federal government formations until security forces stop their excesses on our members and vulnerable civilians," said Abul-Qaqa, the spokesman of the terrorists. The gory sight of the dead bodies of those killed in the attacks. Photo Credit: Nairaland . "It is difficult to verify these reports especially since this is a very rem...

High death toll after Nigerian militant attacks The death toll continues to rise after a series of deadly militant attacks in Nigeria. Initial reports said about 65 people died in bombings and shootings on Friday in the northeastern city of Damaturu. The Boko Haram Islamist sect has claimed responsibility for the deadly terrorist attacks. Click here for more details . Tweet

Boko Haram terrorism threats chased away Nigerian Christian preacher Pastor Sunday Igbaloju Peters from his home and church in northern Nigeria. NEWS REPORT Boko Haram terrorism threats has chased away a Christian Nigerian preacher, Pastor Sunday Igbaloju Peters from his base in Bauchi, Bauchi State on the basis of assassination crusade and threats by Boko Haram sect to eliminate him anywhere in the country according to the police investigation report. Barrister Chima Obinna in Bauchi stated that the said pastor is currently seeking asylum in a European country. Boko Haram a terrorist organization has carried out series of attacks and bombings in the country including Abuja, Nigeria's capital city in the recent months. Nigerians are said to now be living in perpetual fear of falling victim to the spate of bombings, assassinations, kidnappings and other acts of terrorism in the country. According to the preliminary police report, pastor peters' problem with the sect started on 8...