Report has it that troops of the Nigerian military repelled Tuesday’s evening attack on Maiduguri by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.
According to report, heavy shootings were heard at about 6 p.m. when the insurgents attacked the outskirts of Jiddari Polo neighbourhood of Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno State.
The attack was the first since Muslims commenced the Ramadan fast 29 days ago.
Residents living in the neighbourhood fled to the city centre as soldiers engaged the attackers.
The shooting , it was said, rent the air for about an hour before it subsided.
The incident was confirmed by an officer at the 7 Division, Nigeria army confirmed the attack in a text message sent in response to journalists’ request, as he affirmed that troops were already there and responding.
As at the time of filing this report, the extent of the damage is yet unknown even as unconfirmed sources said some houses were burnt.
Military helicopters were also seen hovering over the area of the attack.
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