Many
people have been reported dead following a gun battle between the Nigerian army
and Boko Haram militants on Saturday evening with explosions being heard in
Maiduguri.
Reports say the militants have been attacking Dailori and Walonri villages, on outskirts of Maiduguri, since 7:23pm till later in the night.
Some University of Maiduguri students residing at 202 Housing Estate left their lodges and ran for their lives.
Hauwa Ba'na, a 300 level of Political Science student, said ''we are crying in our hostel because the explosions are loud and everyone is panicking.''
A Civilian Joint Task Force confirmed the attack, he said ''we are under attack by Boko Haram. There is heavy fighting with military in Dalori and Wanori.”
Reports say the militants have been attacking Dailori and Walonri villages, on outskirts of Maiduguri, since 7:23pm till later in the night.
Some University of Maiduguri students residing at 202 Housing Estate left their lodges and ran for their lives.
Hauwa Ba'na, a 300 level of Political Science student, said ''we are crying in our hostel because the explosions are loud and everyone is panicking.''
A Civilian Joint Task Force confirmed the attack, he said ''we are under attack by Boko Haram. There is heavy fighting with military in Dalori and Wanori.”
Sahara Reporters
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