Dozens dead in northern Nigeria as Boko Haram violence surges

Nigeria is witnessing major violence by Boko Haram the past few weeks. The group and its splinters are responsible for deadly attacks claiming dozens of people. Mass killings in Borno and Yobe states now underscore a troubling resurgence of extremist activity in the region. Marco Werman speaks with Nigerian security expert Al Chukwuma Okoli.

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