The
Nigerian army has released a statement confirming the multiple bomb
blast that occurred in Ajilari Railway Crossing in Maiduguri Borno state
yesterday night between the hours of 9-930pm.
In the
statement which was signed by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the Acting
Dorector Army Public Relations, said 4 suicide bombers attacked the
area, detonated their bomb vest simultaneously with their target being
some Muslim faithfuls who had gone to a mosque in the area to pray.
14
people including the suicide bombers were confirmed dead while 39 are
said to be receiving medical attention. The army appealed to residents
of the affected areas to remain calm and advised that they continue to
be very vigilant and security conscious as everything necessary is being
done to secure their lives and properties.
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