http://edition.cnn.com/2012/01/06/world/africa/nigeria-violence/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
CNN
Nigeria church shooting kills at least 8, pastor says
>From Hassan John, for CNN
January 6, 2012 -- Updated 1333 GMT (2133 HKT)
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Gunmen attacked the Deeper Life church as worshipers met for a service
At least 8 were killed and 20 injured, a pastor says
An eyewitness describes how people were gunned down as they tried to flee
An Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, has been blamed for other attacks
on churches
Jos, Nigeria (CNN) -- At least eight people have been killed in a shooting at a
church in northeastern Nigeria, a pastor at the church said Friday.
Gunmen attacked the Deeper Life church in Gombe, the capital of Gombe state, on
Thursday evening as worshipers held a revival meeting, according to the
Venerable Joseph Ninyo, a pastor with the Anglican Diocese of Gombe.
He said 20 people were being treated in the hospital, one of whom is in
intensive care.
"Many tried to run but were gunned down," eyewitness Konson Danladi said. "I
was just outside the church when the men came and started shooting and I ran."
Christians warned to leave Nigeria
The church targeted in Gombe is attended predominantly by Ibo Christians from
southern Nigeria.
Local police commissioner Ebikeme Orubebe has yet to give more information on
the attackers.
Many suspect the shooting to be the work of the Islamist militant group Boko
Haram, which has been blamed for two months of widespread bloodshed in Nigeria,
with churches and police stations among the targets.
The group claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on churches on
Christmas Day.
Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan declared a partial state of emergency in
four northern states this week to contain a wave of attacks by Boko Haram,
whose name means "Western education is a sin."
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