– Boko Haram has continued its campaign of terror in Borno state
– This is despite efforts by the Nigerian Military to completely wipe out the insurgents
– The terrorists have continually tried to invade the state capital, Maiduguri in recent weeks
Powerful multiple explosions rock Maiduguri on Tuesday night, July 18 the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
At least six powerful explosions occurred between 10:45 and 11:00 PM.
About four explosives were detonated simultaneously while two other powerful sounds were also heard some 15 minutes later.
Maiduguri has been subjected to several attacks recently by the insurgents
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Unlike the previous explosions, the current blast has a wide-range sound effect, sending its powerful sounds to many parts of the metropolis, forcing roofs to shake.
It is not clear where the blast occurred yet and efforts to get the details of the blasts were not successful as none of the official security spokespersons was available for comments.
However, a security source told NAN that soldiers had fired an artillery at a convoy of
NAN reports a series of blasts have hit the metropolis recent the latest happening on Monday where 12 persons were said to have died. (NAN)
Last week, at least 11 persons were killed in multiple bomb explosions on Tuesday night, July 11, in Maiduguri.
The source said that eight persons, including the bombers were killed in the attack.
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