Gunmen kill 44 at Nigeria mosque

At least 44 worshippers have been shot dead at a mosque in northeast state of Borno Nigeria, officials say.

The killings took place during dawn prayers on Sunday morning, although news only emerged on Monday.

The attack occurred in Konduga in Borno state, 35km (22 miles) from the state capital Maiduguri.

Boko Haram is believed to have executed the attack.

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Source: BBC