Two persons have been reported dead as a Boko Haram suicide bomber attacked Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State on Wednesday night.
The attack was confirmed by the spokesman of Nigeria Police in the State, Mr. Victor Isuku in a message to journalists.
Mr. Isuku said: “At about 2106hrs of 23/11/2016 (Wednesday), an explosion occurred at Muna garage along Gamboru Ngala road Maiduguri.
“Two persons, including the suicide bomber, died on the spot, while a Mercedes Benz car Reg. No. AX 571 ABJ which was parked by the roadside was damaged by the impact of the explosion.”
He, however, said that normalcy has already been restored in the affected area.
Boko Haram terrorists group has continued to terrorise residents of Borno State despite concerted efforts by the Army to contain their activities.
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