Dreaded Islamist sect, Boko Haram have attacked a village in Niger state, leaving thirteen people dead.

This is coming just hours after the Nigerian troops recorded significant victory in its
battle against the insurgents, where over 300 people were freed from the terrorists’ den.

According to Vanguard reports, Mallam
Ligari, a local official in Diffa region of the
state confirmed the casualties on
Wednesday.

Thirteen people were executed and three others suffered gunshot wounds in an attack
by Boko Haram Tuesday evening in Ala village,” he was quoted to have told AFP