Spontanous gunshots and
explosions, Wednesday evening rocked
Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state.
The incident which started at about 5pm
forced many residents on the outskirts of the
town including , Giwa Military Barracks,
University of Maidugur, Dalori quarters, Molai
area among others, to scamper to safety.
Thousands of them were however prevented
from running into town by the military men
who mounted road blocks.
File: Scene of the bomb blast at the post
office area of Maiduguri in Borno State,
yesterday. 17 people died in the blast.
Photos: NAN..
Sources said, the attack was launched by
suspected members of Boko Haram sect
who invaded the city with heavy weapons
targeting military formations including 21
Armoured Brigade (Giwa Barracks) that
came under deadly attacks last year.
Meanwhile, pandemonium engulfed
Maiduguri as residents in their confusion flee
for dear lives, not helped by the 7pm-6am
curfew in the town
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