Multiple blasts have rocked Maiduguri, Borno State capital, on Tuesday, October 13, leaving many dead and several houses destroyed, AFP reports.
The explosions were said to have occurred in the Ajilari Cross area of the city, same area the September 20 attack that left 117 people dead, took place. Details are still sketchy as to the cause of the blasts, but eyewitnesses said it happened at quick intervals from 8:10 pm.
“We are all confused and people are running helter-skelter,” Bashir Mohammed, whose house is near the scene of the blasts, told AFP. A cleric in the area, Sheriff Ahmad, also said; “Many people have been killed. I don’t know how many and I don’t think anyone can tell you now.”
Similarly, a nurse, Hafsat Sani, at the nearby Umaru Shehu Hospital, said; “there are many houses around the area and the blasts have affected many of them.” It was gathered that police, soldiers, the Red Cross and officials from Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have been mobilised.
“Obviously there are people that died but I don’t have figures,” a Red Cross official said.
Just like previous attacks, it is believed that Boko Haram terrorists are responsible for the attack. For more scintillating and juicy stories, follow the official Naijapals accounts On Twitter - @Naijapals and Facebook - www.facebook.com/naijapals
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Posted: at 14-10-2015 05:58 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Blessed75 at 14-10-2015 06:52 AM (8 years ago) (m)
Buhari you disappointed your boy after you take power you didn't fulfill the promise that you made to them do you think their are happy until you fulfill the promise before this Boka Haram will stop killing
Posted: at 14-10-2015 06:52 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Blessed75 at 14-10-2015 06:53 AM (8 years ago) (m)
Buhari you disappointed your boy's after you take power you didn't fulfill the promise that you made to them do you think their are happy until you fulfill the promise before this Boka Haram will stop killing
Posted: at 14-10-2015 06:53 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
aspeng007 at 14-10-2015 08:39 AM (8 years ago) (m)
I wonder y sum ppl open their God4saken mouth and type idiotmatic words here.Buhari already told u b4 bin elected dat he aint no magician.if it was dat easy,y dont u go in2 sambisa and face dem urself.
Posted: at 14-10-2015 08:39 AM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
greatestdon at 14-10-2015 09:06 AM (8 years ago) (m)
No matter what Buhari promised Nigerians, guerilla soldiers cannot be easily defeated bcos they are ppl like u & I & they don't have a particular camp where they are based. They mix with civilians & do not stay in a place. They attack & move. What we need 2 conquer them is intelligent report.
Posted: at 14-10-2015 09:06 AM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
greatestdon at 14-10-2015 09:13 AM (8 years ago) (m)
Most ppl that comment on this thread have shallow minds. Who in their right senses will love these destructions? It needs the co-operation of u & I to defeat Boko Haram by reporting strange characters & faces in our environment. Now our borders are open to all & its disheartening. If u go to Lekki area,u'll see different nationalities without papers roaming the streets & it is scary. We need to work hand in hand to chase these elements out of Nigeria!
Posted: at 14-10-2015 09:13 AM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
greatestdon at 14-10-2015 09:14 AM (8 years ago) (m)
Most ppl that comment on this thread have shallow minds. Who in their right senses will love these destructions? It needs the co-operation of u & I to defeat Boko Haram by reporting strange characters & faces in our environment. Now our borders are open to all & its disheartening. If u go to Lekki area,u'll see different nationalities without papers roaming the streets & it is scary. We need to work hand in hand to chase these elements out of Nigeria!
Posted: at 14-10-2015 09:14 AM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
emma4love3 at 14-10-2015 10:51 AM (8 years ago) (m)
what do espect the boko boys are on the loss they have dislodge them..so this their ending ways....now nigerian securities civilians need to work together to fish this people out....
Posted: at 14-10-2015 10:51 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
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