Nigeria, Nov. 6 -- The attack occurred overnight into Thursday when heavily armed Boko Haram fighters reportedly invaded the community while residents were asleep. The attackers allegedly raided homes and opened fire indiscriminately, causing panic among residents. Security sources said three civilians were killed at the scene, while another victim later died from injuries sustained during the attack. "Our brave forces confronted them and killed three of the terrorists," a security source said, adding that relative calm had returned to Koza following the confrontation.

Local media reports also indicated that a man and two children were abducted during the raid. The latest incident adds to a series of deadly attacks blamed on Boko Haram ...