Composite Group Air Force Base in
Maiduguri, the Maiduguri International
Airport and other places in Borno State
were attacked in the early hours of this
morning by gunmen believed to be
members of Boko Haram. The gunmen,
said to be over 300, attacked with
heavy artillery including Rocket
Propelled Grenade Launchers.
Several people were killed by the
explosives which the terrorist planted
in targeted areas, including the newly
constructed trailer park along
Damaturu- Maiduguri road, military
check points, residential and public
buildings. Some Boko Haram members
and securities operatives were killed in
the attack.
The attack this morning has prompted a
24-hour curfew in the city. Only
vehicles on emergency calls and
essential services are allowed to move
for now.
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