Boko Haram Kills District Head And His 9-Year Old Daughter In Maiduguri.

Gov. Kashim Shettima inspecting Budum market after Boko Haram insurgents attacked the market

Suspected Boko Haram islamists  shot and killed Mohammed Ali Lawal, the district head of Bulabulin in Maiduguri around 8: am today in Maiduguri.

Since its resurgence about a year ago, the Northeasatern Nigeria based islamist sect has targetted and killed several districts heads, islamic scholars, local officials and security agents in a campaign of violence.


Alhaji Ali's attackers numbering 3 also shot and killed his 9 years old daughter. A neighbor's daughter was also caught in the cross fire. Family sources claimed she  sustained serious injuries.