8 Killed By Suspected Boko Haram

"Some of the worshippers remained around the church and the gunmen opened fire and eight men died," said a Luka Damina, from nearby Kautikeri village, where locals fled.

At least eight people are reported dead from a suspected Boko Haram attack in Borno state.

The attack is said to have happened shortly after the Sunday morning service in Kwamjilari village.

"Unknown to the residents, the gunmen had stationed some of their comrades on the road leading out of the village and they shot anyone who tried to flee.

"Many people ran into the bush with gunshot wounds. But so far we can only confirm eight deaths."

According to a local chief in Kautikeri, the attackers burnt homes and also fields of maize that were almost ready to be harvested, he also said eight people were killed.