Nigeria: B/Haram Attacks Maiduguri, Burn Houses

Maiduguri — Boko Haram insurgents yesterday stormed parts of the embattled city of Maiduguri, shooting sporadically and setting houses ablaze.

The attack came ahead of Acting President Yemi Osinbajo's scheduled visit today to launch the distribution of grains in Maiduguri. Eye witnesses said the insurgents, attacking through Damboa Road, sacked Aridawari, Jiddari, Polo wards, NNPC quarters/depot, Damboa Road and Molai, firing, at a point, an improvised rocket launcher.

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