Nigerian farmers slaughtered, beheaded in retaliation after villagers stand up to gunman

Dozens of farmers have been killed — including 30 men who were reportedly beheaded — in an attack by suspected Islamist militants in north-east Nigeria.

“At least 110 civilians were ruthlessly killed and many others were wounded in this attack,” UN humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria Edward Kallon said in a statement.

“The incident is the most violent direct attack against innocent civilians this year.

“I call for the perpetrators of this heinous and senseless act to be brought to justice.”

Mr Kallon also said there were “reports that several women may have…