Satellite images released by the Human Rights Watch yesterday revealed massive destruction of civilian property from a military raid in Baga two weeks ago, undermining the claim by authorities that only 30 houses were destroyed.
In the report of its investigation issued yesterday, Human Rights Watch said Baga residents told the organisation that soldiers ransacked the town on April 16 and 17 after Boko Haram gunmen attacked a military patrol, killing a soldier.
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