BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS ATTACK MAIDUGURI CITY, 11 FEARED DEAD
At least eleven have been feared dead as Nigerian troops and
civilian self-defense fighters repelled a Boko Haram attack on the key
northeastern city of Maiduguri.
According to witnesses, soldiers and police nine bombers and two
civilians were killed. There was tension around Maiduguri city in Borno when
suspected Boko Haram terrorists detonated three powerful bombs in an attempt to
attack an IDP camp.
Ayuba Ibrahim an eye-witness speaking with the Associated Press
said two civilians died in the blasts and seven self-defense fighters were
wounded.
Boko
Haram terrorists attack Maiduguri city, many dead
But Mohammed Kanar, from the National Emergency Management
Agency (NEMA), said there were no civilian or military casualties, as the
would-be bombers arrived after the 10 pm (21:00 GMT) curfew, Aljazeera reports.
Kanar, who is NEMA's northeast coordinator, said: "People
were indoors. There was no one on the streets. None of the six female bombers
succeeded in their attacks. They ended up being killed in the explosions."
According to multiple sources on Facebook living in the
metropolis, the attack was carried out in the night on Thursday, February 16
when the terrorists tried to invade the newly constructed Customs House where
IDPs from Mafa LGA are being camped.
They however met still resistance as soldiers engage them in a
gun battle that lasted for an hour.
According to Zanna Yakub Lawan many people were also injured in
the surprised attack.
He wrote: "Alhamdulillahi for being alive. The
attack was defeated. Boko Haram (BH) tried to storm into Maiduguri metropolis,
but our gallant soldiers defeated them.
“They tried to storm into Yerwa through the newly constructed
Customs House where internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Ajiri & Anadua
in MAFA Local Government Areas were camped. A privileged information from a
friend (a Captain in the Army) indicates that all the dreaded BH boys were
killed by our gallant soldiers including many s*icide bombers who also tried to
infiltrate into Yerwa.
“However, many lost their lives as many also got serious
injuries. As I'm posting this update, we are right now beside our residential
gates at 505 [Housing Units here in Maiduguri]; security agencies and
ambulances could be seen conveying those affected from Muna-customs camp to
hospital.
Aftermath
of the Boko Haram attack
“May the souls of those who died rest in perfect peace & May
Allah grant quick recovery to those injured.”
As of the morning of Friday, February 17, Maiduguri has returned
to calm after the deadly engagement according to one Mr Ayenigba who resides in
the region.
