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10 dead in suicide attacks in Chibok, NE Nigeria: Elder

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AFP Kano
At least 10 people were killed when three suicide bombers blew themselves up in the northeast Nigerian town of Chibok where Boko Haram kidnapped more than 200 schoolgirls, a town elder said today.

"The casualty toll is not conclusive but so far at least 10 people have been confirmed dead and over 30 injured," said Ayuba Chibok, adding that the blasts happened on market day.

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First Published: Jan 27 2016 | 8:02 PM IST

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