Boko Haram attacks village in northern Nigeria

Suspected Boko Haram fighters on Tuesday attacked a village in Nigeria's northern Borno State, witnesses told Xinhua.

The militants shooting sporadically and throwing residents into panic, a witness told Xinhua.

Countless number of gunshots were heard in Ngamdu Village of Borno State, heralding the violent attack by Boko Haram which has proved to be a hard nut to crack in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, said Ali Ibrahim, a witness.

The attack was still ongoing as of 4 p.m. local time, he said, noting helpless residents were running into bushes to seek refuge.

Mohammed Shehu, another witness, said travelers plying the route were also victims of the attack.

Ngamdu Village suffered the similar fate last week when suspected members of Boko Haram wreaked havoc, killing at least six people an armed attack that lasted several hours.

Several trucks and cars were burned during last week's attack by the terror group.

No immediate figure of casualties has been obtained as officials were yet to comment on Tuesday's attack. Enditem