Multiple explosions, heavy gunshots in Maiduguri

Multiple blasts and heavy gun battle rocked parts of Maiduguri, Borno State, Sunday evening as the city witnessed its first rainfall.‬

‪Witnesses said the shooting started at about 6 p.m. amidst heavy explosion.

The area affected is Sabon-Gari area of Gwange, a previously notorious flash point of violence by the insurgent Boko Haram.

Residents, who are trapped indoors, said the shooting is the first in a long while in the area.


-- Premium Times