Boko Haram Kills 8 In Simultaneous Bomb Attacks In Maiduguri

SAN FRANCISCO, October 28, (THEWILL) – Suspected Boko Haram suicude bombers at about 7.05am on Saturday simultaneously carried out twin bombings at the entrance of Bakassi Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camp and NNPC Mega Filling Station, Damboa Road, Maiduguri.

At the Bakassi IDPs camp, a female suicide bomber ran into group of men and women at the entrance while they were coming out of the camp, killing five men and injuring 11 women.

A statement from the spokesman of the 7 division of Nigerian Army, Col Mustapha Anka disclosed that the bodies of the dead men and the injured women have been evacuated.

It added that “at the NNPC, a female suicide bomber followed a fuel tanker in Keke NAPEP tricycle with the sole aim of gaining entry to cause maximum damage and casualty but was prevented from gaining access to the station by another vehicle.

“In that process, the suicide bomber exploded killing the three occupants of the tricycle. No reported injured persons at this instance.

“Troops and security agencies have been mobilized and the injured have been evacuated while efforts are on going to comb the general area as well as entries and exits of Maiduguri.

“While we commiserate with the families of the late victims of this cruel act and wish those injured speedy recovery, we would like to assure the public that efforts are on going to track those behind the dastardly acts.

“However, it is equally important to reiterate the need for more vigilance and security consciousness among all. Citizens are enjoined to report any suspicious persons or movements to the security agencies,” the statement read.