Reports are coming in from Nigeria of dozens of people being killed in the town of Monguno, in the north-east near the border with Chad.
A lawmaker, who hails from the area, has raised the alarm, saying that at least 40 residents are dead, but this could not be independently verified.
The incident happened two days ago but the information is just coming out.
Monguno has been targeted by Boko Haram militants in the past.
AFP
