Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- The United Nations has condemned the killing of scores of civilians in an attack by Boko Haram insurgents on Darajamal village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

In a statement on Sunday, the UN's Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, described the incident as "deeply appalling and saddening," stressing that civilians should never be targets in conflict.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that more than 50 people were killed when the insurgents stormed the community on Friday evening.

An unknown number of residents were also abducted, while others sustained injuries and fled the area. At least 28 houses were reportedly set ablaze during the raid.

"I call on security authorities to apprehend the perpetra...