Boko Haram: Exodus in Yobe as death toll hits 150

The Nation

7 November 2011

Boko Haram: Exodus in Yobe as death toll hits 150

  

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More attacks are coming, Islamic sect Boko Haram has warned.

The warning came as the death toll in last weekend’s attacks hit 150.

"We will continue attacking Federal Government foundations until security forces stop their excesses on our members and vulnerable civilians," Abdul-Qaqa, a spokesman of the group, said yesterday.