MAPUTO, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Five people, including a child, were killed in a latest attack by armed men on Tuesday night in northern Mozambique, according to a source that preferred to remain anonymous on Thursday.
At least 40 houses were burned in the attack that happened in Macomia district in the province of Cabo Delgado, said the source.
District administrator of Macomia Joaquina Adalberto confirmed the attack without providing more details.
The attack occurred in the village named Lipandacua at the administrative post of Chai, located about an hour's drive from Macomia.
After the attack, several people were seen moving to the village headquarters of the Macomia district for fear of further incursions, said the source.
A team of Defense and Security Forces has already moved to the scene to maintain order, according to Joaquim Sive, the provincial commander of the Police of the Republic of Mozambique in Cabo Delgado.
This is the second attack in this month in the district of Macomia, the first one was recorded on the June 6, resulting in seven dead and more than 160 houses burned.
