Who killed these Nigerians in their own country and why?

The President of Nigeria, President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered a probe into reports of widespread civilian killings deaths in Borno State.


There are reports that 187 people have been killed and 77 others injured while more than 300 homes were destroyed, this according to the Red Cross.

The military however has disputed those figures. Red Cross national coordinator Umar Mariga told AFP his staff were still struggling to reach Baga, where the security situation remain uncertain.

"We are making efforts to get clearance from the security agents to get in and assist the victims of the violence," he said.

Much of those remaining deserted after the fighting on Friday, which forced thousands of people to flee, said a resident who asked that his name be withheld.

"Baga is still under military siege," he told AFP. "The town is at a standstill with little food and water, which has forced even those of us that stayed behind to start leaving".

The governor, who toured Baga on Sunday, called for emergency funds to rebuild the destroyed homes as well as the immediate provision of food and cloths to the survivors.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said in statement he was "shocked and saddened at the report of high numbers of civilians killed."

Washington also condemned the violence and the deaths of many civilians.

Nigeria's military has been accused by leading rights groups of widespread atrocities in the campaign against Boka Haram, including killing scores of civilians.

But how would the Nigeria military know who the real Boko Haram members are? everyone of them is a civilian sadly with a gun. The only time they are sure to find out could be when they (Nigerian military) are fired upon or dead. This isn't looking good or going to end well.