Nigeria: Boko Haram Attacks Maiduguri Hours After Buhari's Visit

12 February 2020

Maiduguri — Few hours after President Muhammadu Buhari's condolence visit to Maiduguri Wednesday over the killing on Sunday of 30 persons on Maiduguri-Damaturu Highway, Boko Haram made a push for the troubled town.

The insurgents at about 7pm attacked Jiddari Polo, on the outskirts of Maiduguri, causing many residents to flee into town.

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