Reports say Maiduguri, Borno state capital has witnessed an early morning multiple bombing.
The multiple blasts resulted in the death of eight people, according to Premium Times. Eighteen others sustained injury.
The multiple blasts resulted in the death of eight people, according to Premium Times. Eighteen others sustained injury.
Reuters report quoted the police as confirming the incident adding that the Borno police commissioner, Damian Chukwu, said it happened at around 4:30 am. Three bomb explosions occurred this morning at three different locations near Muna Garage, Maiduguri. Four people were killed and 18 people injured,” he was quoted as saying.
According to Chukwu, two of the blasts happened at camps for people displaced by Boko Haram.
Sahara Reporters also broke the news saying the multiple bombing was reported around the Muna garage in Maiduguri.
Sahara Reporters also broke the news saying the multiple bombing was reported around the Muna garage in Maiduguri.
The Nigerian Army as well as Sani Usman, one of its spokespersons, had not made any formal confirmation of the incident at the time of this report. Borno is one of the states in the north-eastern part of Nigeria most affected by the Boko Haram insurgency with thousands dead while millions have become refugees.
Boko Haram’s leader, Abu Shekau released a video recently claiming responsibility for the bombings in Maiduguri and other towns.
In their reactions, some Nigerians condemned the new attack while others called on the government to remain steadfast and act decisively.
Like Us on Facebook!
Do You Need a Sugar Mummy, Sugar Daddy, Girlfriend, Boyfriend Wife or Husband? If Yes, Then Click Here For Details
0 comments:
Post a Comment