At least 19 Christians killed in church in Nigeria

An armed attacker has killed at least 19 persons in a Christian church in central Nigeria, a military official has announced.

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Tuesday, 07.08.2012.

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NIGERIA An armed attacker has killed at least 19 persons in a Christian church in central Nigeria, a military official has announced. General Gabriel Olorunyomi told the Associated Press that the killer walked into the church in the town of Okene last night, as worshipers had gathered for a prayer. At least 19 Christians killed in church in Nigeria The pastor of the church was among those killed, while many others were wounded, said Olorunyomi. This military official would not say who the authorities suspected was behind the attack. No group has yet claimed responsibility. A radical Islamist sect claimed responsibility for several previous attacks on churches in Nigeria. Beta

At least 19 Christians killed in church in Nigeria

The pastor of the church was among those killed, while many others were wounded, said Olorunyomi.

This military official would not say who the authorities suspected was behind the attack.

No group has yet claimed responsibility.

A radical Islamist sect claimed responsibility for several previous attacks on churches in Nigeria.

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