Thousands of residents have fled their homes following a devastating flood in parts of Maiduguri, Borno State capital. Daily Trust reports that most of the affected places are in Jere Local Government Area.B Borno state government had earlier ordered closure of schools over reports that the flood in the state could worsen within 48 hours.
Maiduguri highway closed as troops battle terrorists
The major highway between Maiduguri and Damboa has been closed on Saturday as troops of Operation Hadin Kai engaged Boko Haram terrorists in a long shootout. The PUNCH gathered that suspected members of Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, Boko Haram terrorists group ambushed troops of Operation Hadin Kai escorting commercial vehicles from Maiduguri to Damboa in
Many feared dead as Boko Haram attacks Maiduguri (video)
Several persons are believed to have died in a Boko Haram attack on Maiduguri, Borno state capital, on Tuesday. TheCable understands that the attack started around 6pm and lasted for an hour. A military source told TheCable that the insurgents were attempting to infiltrate Maiduguri but they were repelled around the Kaleri area. A resident
Police Protest In Maiduguri
Police officers in Borno State have taken to the streets of Maiduguri, the state capital today (Monday) in a protest. The officers who are protesting over six months of unpaid allowances barricaded major roads around the police headquarters. According to them, they have not been provided with accommodation, among other basic needs. Residents told
Female Suicide Bombers Kill Six Farmers In Maiduguri – Police
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Police in Borno on Tuesday said four female suicide bombers were killed while trying to sneak into Maiduguri metropolis. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Victor Isuku, in a telephone interview said that the incident occurred at about 8:30 a.m. in Tomsu Ngamdu community on the outskirts of Maiduguri. He