Reports from Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, have it that Nigerian troops are in battle with Boko Haram fighters.
According to Premium Times, the gunmen were in a serious shoot-out with soldiers in Aladuwari village, about 2 km away from Maiduguri.
It was gathered that the fighters arrived the area at about 6 pm before opening fire on the innocent villagers.
Two suicide bombers were also said to have detonated explosives near FOMWAN school in Jiddari area of Maiduguri but it is yet to be ascertained how many people lost their lives from the attacks.
Details soon…
Exodus tonight from certain locs in Maiduguri. pic.twitter.com/kp0UbuHfcn
— servant of Allah (@alouibrahim92)
Exodus. pic.twitter.com/XIaOwAd6Km
— servant of Allah (@alouibrahim92)
Residents are currently fleeing with their Children as reported by Mike Amadi at the scene in Maiduguri. pic.twitter.com/b2o9qTxn7L
— SEGA 唤醒 L'éveilleur (@segalink)
The insurgents are armed with AK47 rifles, Rocket Propelled Launchers on foot, but a convoy forming up on the molai road
— Edward (@DonKlericuzio)
Maiduguri/Damboa road now deserted as gunfight continues. Security around Central Bank reinforced.
— Edward (@DonKlericuzio)
Other 4 entry routes into Maiduguri city been reinforced by soldiers from 7Div against diversion by fighters.
— Edward (@DonKlericuzio)
As gunshots reduce, Nigerian Soldiers and Cjtf vigilantes are conducting searches on houses and neighborhoods
— Edward (@DonKlericuzio)
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