Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have killed five people in a Borno State community, reports say.
5 dead, 6 injured in attack on Borno community
The attack, which also left six people injured, took place on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, in Mainari village, near Maiduguri, the state capital.
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According to Channels TV, the insurgents attacked the town at about 7.30pm with sporadic shooting.
The attackers were reportedly later engaged in a gun battle by soldiers deployed to counter the invasion.
The incident was confirmed by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force but has not been confirmed by the military.
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