The Borno State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the killing of seven persons after suspected Boko Haram terrorists attack on Malari village in Konduga Local Government Area of the state.

State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Aderemi Opadokun, 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 (10.30pm).

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

He said security agents had already commenced investigations into the attack.