THREE CONFIRMED DEAD AND MANY INJURED IN EXPLOSION IN MAIDUGURI

There is confusion in Maiduguri over
two explosions that occurred near
Maiduguri’s main market in Borno state
today, Sunday, December 11.


According to Premium Times, the two
explosions occurred around 9 am in a
crowded area. Victor Isuku who is the public relations officer of the state police command confirmed the explosions.


He said that the incident happened near
Old NEPA office not far from Monday
market.


The area is considered one of the busiest places in the state capital as it is a hub for commuters and pedestrians.
The dreaded Boko Haram sect is suspected to be responsible for the
attack.


Alhaji Danbatta who is a member of the
rescue team confirmed that three
persons have been reported dead in the
attack. He said: “So far, three persons are dead.  “It was a suicide bomb attack, we are trying to ascertain the actual number of those injured in the hospital now.”


This incident is happening after
Friday’s suicide bombing attacks in
Madagali town , Adamawa state.