It gets worse: 50 people dead as Boko Haram attacks Borno village

Over fifty people are feared dead after suspected Boko Haram members attacked the town of Damboa,  Borno by  throwing explosives into residential homes and shooting dead civilians who tried to surrender.
An official in Damboa’s local government who requested anonymity. confirmed the news saying the attack was launched on Thursday night and lasted until the early hours of today.
“They killed many people. Women and children fled into the bush,” he added.
“Those who could not flee surrendered and were killed by the insurgents,” he added.
The militants attacked a police station and an army camp in Damboa on July 6, chasing the security forces out of the town.
Damboa residents have been left unguarded since the previous attack, the official and witnesses said.
Resident Ahmed Buba said the assailants stormed as locals were preparing to break the Ramadan fast at sundown.
“We were defenceless because all the security personnel, including soldiers and policemen, have withdrawn,” he told AFP.
Damboa  is now said to be deserted as many people have fled to neighbouring towns.