About four Improvised Explosive Devices suspected to have been
planted by terrorists in Maiduguri the Borno state capital , Thursday,
exploded at different locations within the metropolis.The explosions occurred simultaneously at Baga road, Customs, Gamboru general areas at about 3pm, while that last one in London ciki happened at about 6pm respectively.
An unconfirmed report from a hospital source said, over six dead bodies including security operatives and civilians were brought to the mortuary of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, while those who sustained injuries have been admitted receiving treatment.
When contacted, State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Yuguda Abdullahi said, he was aware of only one blast in Maiduguri where he personally visited the scene, but declined comment on the number of casualties.
