Boko Haram killed 8 people again.
Gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram on Wednesday killed 7 Christian traders at the popular Monday Market in Maiduguri. The Islamists arrived at the market, the biggest in the state, at about 2pm, and headed straight to the section occupied by Christian Igbo merchants, who were busy displaying their wares and trying to attract customers.

According to an eyewitness, the gangsters opened fire at 8 people, all of whom immediately died. All 7 were reported to be Christians. The 8th trader, simply identified as Taju, was the only Muslim.

A police official who spoke anonymously confirmed the killings. “7 Christians were shot dead,” he said. “The only Muslim who died is Taju by name; he works as a television and radio technician. So, eight people died in all.”