Three large explosions suspected to be a major bomb attack was experienced in the city of Maiduguri in Borno State today. There is no information yet on the impact of the purported attack on lives and property, but our sources say that the three explosions were heard across different parts of the city. We also learnt that fighters from the Islamist sect, Boko Haram were attempting to bomb and take over a major military base known as “Giwa barracks” in Maiduguri. Gunfight is said to be intense in the area.
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