Houses burned down in an attack in Dalori village, on the outskirts of Maiduguri, Borno state, Nigeria. Photo: AFP/TTXVN
Benue State police spokesperson Catherine Anene said the bodies of several victims were recovered on the morning of May 22, while one of the attackers was also killed.
Security forces are tracking the escaped gunmen and are appealing to local residents to provide information to police.
Christopher Waku, a security official in Guma, said the attack happened on the evening of May 21. In addition to the 18 people killed, many others were injured.
Armed attacks are a major security threat in some parts of Nigeria with several kidnappings and killings in recent months.
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