JUST IN: Again, Boko Haram Kills 7 In Maiduguri

JUST IN: Again, Boko Haram Kills 7 In Maiduguri

Three civilians and a bomber were killed in Mainari Kanuri village, along Damboa/Biu Road, on the outskirts of Maiduguri according to Sahara Reporters.

The Police said the second attack occurred at about 7.30am, when a suspected Boko Haram terrorist disguised as a cart pusher was intercepted by residents of the community.

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According to the report, he detonated the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in his cart, killing himself and three civilians standing nearby. The explosion also injured two civilians.

However, the scenes of the attacks have since been declared safe
However, the scenes of the attacks have since been declared safe

However, the scenes of the attacks have since been declared safe.

Recall that Legit.ng reported that at least three deaths have been recorded after Boko Haram bombers attempted to sneak into Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, on Monday, April 24.

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According to the report, the dead were insurgents who were intercepted by vigilant security officials in the state.

Two of the female bombers who tried to enter the city through Mamanti village in Jere Local Government Area which is located on the outskirts of Maiduguri were shot dead at about 5.10a.m on Monday.

Watch this touching Legit.ng TV video of child survivors of Boko Haram attacks at IDP camp near Abuja telling tales of the horrors they went through.

Source: Legit.ng

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