10 Killed, 60 Injured in Boko Haram Attack On Maiduguri
Nine of the dead were young boys hit by a bomb while playing football at Gwange ward. At least 10 persons have now been confirmed killed and about 60 injured when Boko Haram insurgents attacked Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, Tuesday evening. The governor of the state, Babagana Zulum, confirmed the attack. The military had, in a […]
Boko Haram Attacks Travellers, Villagers Near Maiduguri
Gunmen believed to be Boko Haram members Tuesday evening staged an attack on a convoy of travellers near Molai, a village at the outskirts of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The convoy of travellers was guarded by soldiers, but this did not deter the insurgents. The gunmen reportedly travelled from Damboa to the outskirts of […]
Women, Children Become Bread Winners In Maiduguri IDP Camps
Since losing their homes and source of livelihood for no reason of their own, the residents of IDP camps in most terror-hit Maiduguri have had to do menial jobs to support government’s effort but it is mostly the women and children who take up this task, Chika Mefor reports. One peculiarity a first comer in […]
UN Withdraws Staff From Rann As Boko Haram Attacks IDPs’ Camp
Scene of last night attack at Rann in Kala Balge local government The United Nations Department of Safety and Security has warned all humanitarian workers currently working in Rann to evacuate their staff following last night’s attack on the Internally Displaced Persons’ Camp (IDPs camp). The UN issued the warning in a statement seen by […]
Women Bathed With Acid In Maiduguri Through Tricycle{Keke Napep}
COMMERCIAL tricycles in Maiduguri, the northeastern Nigerian city worst affected by the Boko Haram terror banditry, have become death traps after a spate of acid attacks on women travellers. It is feared the attacks are the handiwork of the Islamist terror organisation, allegedly having infiltrated the industry. The latest victim is a final year nursing […]
Gowon Reiterates Call For Peace, Unity In Nigeria
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon has reiterated his call on Nigerians to pray for peace, unity and prosperity of the country. Gowon made the call on Saturday during a two-day National Prayer Rally organised under the aegis of Nigeria Prays, at the Government House, Maiduguri. He noted that such prayers were imperative to […]
Six Killed In Suicide Attack In Maiduguri
At least six persons were killed in a suicide attack in Maiduguri wednesday. Confirming the death toll to THISDAY, a hospital source said six corpses were brought to the hospital from the scene of the attack. He said: “Six corpses were brought from Muna garage area where a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device.” Some […]
23 Killed In Maiduguri Terrorists Attack
Multiple suicide attacks in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Tuesday claimed 23 lives, the state Police Commissioner, Damien Chukwu revealed wednesday. Those killed were 19 persons, including 12 members of the Civilian JTF, and the four suicide bombers who carried out the attacks. The commissioner, who briefed journalists at one of the scenes of […]
Two Killed As Female Suicide Bombers Attack Maiduguri Mosque
At least two bodies were recovered outside a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State, early Saturday, after two female suicide bombers attacked worshippers there, officials said. The attackers struck as worshippers observed early morning prayers in an area called Jiddari Polo. Five people were injured in the attack, officials said. Police said the girls could not […]
Dog Dies Fighting Suicide Bomber At Maiduguri Wedding Party
Dozens of people were saved at a wedding party in Maiduguri, yesterday, as a teenage suicide bomber, who attempted to detonate a bomb at the ceremony was attacked by a dog. Both the dog and suicide bomber died in the explosion that resulted from detonation of the bomb, following the dog attack. The incident occurred […]
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