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Boko Haram insurgents have set some houses on fire around Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
Red8dence say the Jidari polo area, a usual route of the terrorists came under heavy gunfire Amidst loud sounds of explosion engulfing that part of the growing settlement.
There are sounds of gunshots and explosion especially around the Jiddari Polo area molar rehabilitation centre.
TMSnews correspondent reports that the military responded with massive gun battle between troops and suspected insurgents around Molai and Jiddari polo in the state capital.
A residents spoken to said some people have fled rhier house adding :as I speak to you now, some people and friends from that area have taken refuge in my house while others have ran in different directions. The situation has triggered fear and confusion in parts of the city as loud explosions reverberated in the city of Maiduguri. Some people were seen scampering out of their homes in different directions but especially, running towards Damboa and the proximate old GRA said resident.
Trapped residents were heard calling for help but the situation has now returned to normalcy. am currently trapped. It appeared the
insurgents struck when Muslim faithful were about to break their Ramadan fast in the evening of Tuesday, presumed eve of the end of Ramadan festivities which has been postponeddue to none citing of the moon in Nigeria. A statement from the sultanate urges Muslims to fast until Thursday the 13th of May 2021.
Recall that government had taken some steps to reduce acts that could attract or present easy targets for terrorists attacks. It introduced strict security measures and restriction of gathering late Monday afternoon to ensure limited contacts by persons due to Covid-19 pandemic during the festive period. The move is however, largely seen as being influenced by security concerns in the country.
