2 churches attacked in northern Nigeria

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Police in northern Nigeria say that Muslim radical sect members have attacked two churches in the restive region.

Police chief Mohammed Abubakar told The Associated Press on Saturday that members of Boko Haram, a radical Muslim sect, attacked two churches in the city of Maiduguri on Friday evening.

Danjuma Akawu, secretary of Victory Baptist Church said about 30 men attacked his church Friday evening, killing five people.

Rev. Haskanda Jessu of Church of Christ in Nigeria said that three men attacked his church at the other end of the city, killing the security guard.

Police accuse Boko Haram of a rash of targeted killings in recent months.

In the central city of Jos Friday, 11 people also died after multiple bomb blasts. No one has claimed responsibility for the blasts.