Army Confirms Suicide Attacks In Maiduguri, Says 14 People Died.

The Nigerian army has released a statement confirming the
multiple bomb blast that occurred in Ajilari Railway Crossing
in Maiduguri Borno state yesterday night between the hours
of 9-930pm.

In the statement which was signed by Colonel Sani
Kukasheka Usman, the Acting Dorector Army Public
Relations, said 4 suicide bombers attacked the area,
detonated their bomb vest simultaneously with their target
being some Muslim faithfuls who had gone to a mosque in
the area to pray.

14 people including the suicide bombers were confirmed
dead while 39 are said to be receiving medical attention. The
army appealed to residents of the affected areas to remain
calm and advised that they continue to be very vigilant and
security conscious as everything necessary is being done to
secure their lives and properties.

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