2016 Dalori attack

2016 Dalori attack was a Boko Haram raid on 30 January 2016 on Dalori village, near Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. Gunmen shot residents, burned houses, and used suicide bombers, killing at least 65 people.

Quotes

• They came in Golf saloon cars and began to shoot sporadically. Many people ran to the bush including myself. When we came back in the morning the entire community had been razed. At least 50 people were killed, and there are many people wounded."
• We were seated outside our home shortly after the Isha prayer when we heard gunshots and within a few minutes the invaders had arrived.
  • Nigeria: Boko Haram attack on Dalori village

• The violence continued as three female suicide bombers blew up among people who managed to flee to neighboring Gamori village, killing many people, according to a soldier at the scene who insisted on anonymity because he is not authorized to speak to journalists.
  • Boko Haram Attacks Village In Nigeria; Reuters Reports At Least 65 Dead, 31 January 2016

• While people were running for their dear lives...three female suicide bombers attempted to make their way into the crowd...and subsequently got blown up.
  • Boko Haram attack kills 65 near Maiduguri

See also

• Boko Haram
• Terrorism in Nigeria