Boko Haram militants carry out first suspected attack in Chad

Suspected Boko Haram militants attacked a village on the shore of Lake Chad early Friday, marking the first such violence against the neighbor contributing the most military might to the regional fight against the Nigeria-based terror group.

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The assault took place in the village of Ngouboua, according to army Col. Azem Bermandoa. It was not immediately known how many civilians were killed during the attack, he said.

In #Ngouboula, #Chad, a #Nigeria #refugee called and said they were under attack by #BokoHaram, before line went down.

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