Boko Haram Launches Fresh Attack On Maiduguri

Kano (Nigeria) (AFP) – Boko Haram fighters on Sunday stormed the northeast

Nigeria city of Maiduguri, sparking an hours-long battle with troops for

control of the strategically crucial Borno state capital, witnesses said.

Four residents told AFP by telephone that the Islamist assault began at

roughly 3:00 am (0200 GMT) and that fierce fighting was ongoing at the

southern edge of the city between the insurgents and troops backed by

vigilantes.
“The whole city is in fear,” said resident Adam Krenuwa. “People are

afraid of what will happen if Boko Haram defeats the security forces.”

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