Nigeria: Bomb Kills At Least 15 in Maiduguri, Birthplace of Boko Haram

A car bomb has exploded in the northeast Nigerian city that is the birthplace of Boko Haram, reducing stalls, goods and vehicles to piles of trash. Authorities have estimated that the explosion killed at least 15 people.

The explosion just after the market in Maiduguri opened at 8 a.m. (0700 UTC) on Tuesday reduced stalls and goods to debris and set ablaze several cars and tricycle taxis.

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