Headlines

Five Killed As Suicide Bombers Attack Maiduguri Community

At least five people were killed as suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers on Sunday night attacked Kaleri, a neighbourhood of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.

The attack claimed the lives of only the suicide bombers as they detonated their improvised explosive devices at various locations in the neighbourhood.

Three residents of the community were however injured.

The explosion occurred around 7:00 p.m when one of the five suicide bombers reportedly set off the device on her vest after she walked to one of the houses near Kaleri market and knocked at the gate, pretending to be a visitor.

READ ALSO: Army Arrests ‘Wanted’ Boko Haram Suspect At Borno IDP Camp

The other suicide bombers two female, an elderly man and a young boy hurriedly denoted their suicide vests also killing themselves in the process.

The injured victims of the attack are currently receiving treatment at the state specialist hospital in Maiduguri.

Kaleri is said to be a notorious hideout for Boko Haram members but has never witnessed an attack until this recent one.

Ronke Sanya Idowu

Disqus Comments Loading...
Share
Published by
Ronke Sanya Idowu

Recent Posts

DC Comics’ Jim Lee: Using AI Robs Artists Of Creative Joy

We have to figure out a way to live in a world where it exists,…

52 mins ago

Protest Rocks Rivers Over Award Of Federal Constituency Projects

The protesters from Ikwerre/Emohua Federal Constituency, are asking the leadership of the National Assembly, and…

1 hour ago

FG To Build Affordable Houses For Low-Income Earners In Kaduna

The pilot project which will commence in Kaduna, will boost access to decent, quality and affordable…

1 hour ago

African Union ‘Warmly Congratulates’ Faye On Senegal Election Victory

Senegal's Constitutional Court could declare Faye the official winner before the weekend, which would make…

1 hour ago

Song Lyrics Are Getting Simpler, More Repetitive – Study

The results also confirmed previous research, which had shown a decrease in positive, joyful lyrics…

1 hour ago

Ex-South African President Zuma Survives Car Crash – Police

The incident happened just hours after electoral officials barred Zuma from standing in the May…

2 hours ago