The Nigerian Police Command in the north east state of Borno on Sunday confirmed the killing of seven persons after suspected Boko Haram terrorists attack on Malari village in Konduga Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno.

Mr Aderemi Opadokun, the Commissioner of Police, stated this while speaking with newsmen in Maiduguri.

“Information available indicates that suspected terrorists attacked Malari village in Konduga local government area on Saturday around 22:30 hours.

“The attackers burnt down some houses and killed seven persons in the village situated along Konduga-Maiduguri road,” Opadokun said.

He said that security agents had already commenced investigations on the issue.