Six killed in suspected Boko Haram raid on Niger village
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NIAMEY - Six people were killed on Friday in a village in southern Niger in an attack thought to have been carried out by Boko Haram militants, the Defence Ministry said.
The six victims died from gunshot wounds or being burned alive, the ministry said. Another seven people were wounded in the attack and have been evacuated.
The militants torched about 10 homes, the market and some cattle and stole two vehicles, the ministry said.
