Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed eight famers during raids on communities on the outskirts of Maiduguri, Borno State.
The places attacked were Mallan, Kesa Kura and Manjita, according to fleeing residents.
Two persons were killed at Mallan when the terrorists struck on Thursday night.
That was about 24 hours after attacking the same village during which three people were shot dead.
On the same Wednesday night, the gunmen killed three residents of nearby Kesa Kura.
Eyewitnesses said the gunmen came in pickup trucks and on motorcycles.
They set homes on fire and seized food and livestock.
No one was killed at Manjita because residents managed to flee after being tipped off about the looming danger.
Residents said the attacks appeared to be a reprisal against young men joining the civilian militia, which helps the military with security.
NAN
