Boko Haram bombers attack Borno

There are reports that Boko Haram suicide bombers attacked Maiduguri which is the Borno state capital as the fight against insurgency seems to continue.

According to online reports, the attack was carried out by three female suicide bombers around 3am on Friday, March 3.

It was reported that they attacked near a filling station in the capital although only the bombers have been confirmed dead.

The National Emergency Management Authority also confirmed the attack and said rescue is on its way.

Victor Isuku who is the spokesperson of the state police command also confirmed the attack.

“Our men are still working at the scene.”

A witness, Abubakar Kaumi said a woman and three detonated their explosives near the filling station.

“A woman suspected to be a suicide bomber walking alongside two girls came round the depot.

“They detonated their explosives near some petrol tankers parked there, and destroyed the three vehicles.

“Gladly, nobody was closed by, so, only the three bombers died.”

Source: Legit.ng