The Islamic State in West African Province (ISWAP) has
launched multiple rockets attack on Maiduguri, Borno state capital.
The insurgents launched the attacks on Thursday ahead of
President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the city to inaugurate projects done by
the state government .
The explosives landed in several areas which include
Ngomari, Bulumkutu, Ajilari And Ayafe communities within the metropolis.
The insurgents were said to have lunched the attack from the
outskirt of Auno which is about 15 kilometres away from the city.
Residents within the area scampered for safety amid sounds
of the explosions.
The casualty figure is yet to be ascertained but many houses
were destroyed.
The president arrived in Maiduguri around 11 am as part of a
one-day official visit to Borno.
The president was received by Babagana Zulum, governor of
the state, Usman Kadafur, his deputy, members of national and state houses of
assembly, and some top government officials.
Other dignitaries that received the president were Faruk
Yahaya, chief of army staff, and Christopher Musa, theatre commander of
operation Hadin Kai.
Onyema Nwachukwu, army spokesperson, was not immediately
available to comment on the attack.
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