MORE than sixteen bomb explosions followed by gunshots rocked Maiduguri, Borno State capital, Monday, leaving more than 10 persons dead. Primary schools and telecommunication masts were also burnt. The most affected area was Gwange ward where series of bomb blasts had occurred in the last two weeks killing JTF men. The first blast which occurred at about 5:30pm in Gwange ward of Maiduguri metropolis came barely seven hours after the District Head of Gwange who was shot dead by suspected terrorists was buried at the Gwange cemetery amidst tight security.
Other multiple explosions took place in Gomari Costain, London Ciki among others. The deafening explosions were heard all over Maiduguri metropolis and Jere council area. A team of JTF was said to have engaged the gunmen in shoot out which led to the killing of innocent people who were rushing to their various homes to escape from the shoot out.
A resident of Gwange said more than 10 people were killed in both the multiple blasts and shootings in Gwange ward alone. An unconfirmed report, however, said that over 40 people were killed.
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