Islamic militant attack on village in northeastern Nigeria kills 11

Islamic militants have attacked a remote village in northeastern Nigeria, killing 11 people and leaving two critically injured.

Local officials say the attack occurred late on Tuesday in Pubagu, a community in Borno state.

Villagers attributed the violence to the extremist Boko Haram group.

The local council chairman said Pubagu had been considered a safe haven until this attack.

The two injured are receiving treatment at a nearby hospital.

Assailants set several houses ablaze before leaving.

Boko Haram and other militant groups often exploit security gaps in Nigeria’s rural areas, causing ongoing violence.