Blasts, Gunfire Heard in Nigeria's Maiduguri Town
The army has said that its soldiers successfully repelled an attack by Boko Haram militants in Maiduguri. Many residents fled their homes in panic.
Maiduguri.
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Nigeria:
Troops Repel Boko Haram Attack in Maiduguri
Guardian, 27 April 2018
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said its troops successfully repelled attack coordinated by Boko Haram insurgents at Jidari-Polo area of Maiduguri. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Panic As Boko Haram Launches Attack On Maiduguri
This Day, 26 April 2018
There was panic in Maiduguri Thursday as gunshots were heard in some parts of the town. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram Terrorists Attack Maiduguri
Vanguard, 26 April 2018
Troops of the Nigerian Army are currently locked down in a gun battle with Boko Haram terrorists in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Maiduguri Under Attack As Military, Boko Haram Engage in Gun Battle
Premium Times, 26 April 2018
Boko Haram insurgents are attacking Maiduguri, the Borno state capital now, with government troops pushing them back. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Army Sets Up Media Centre for 'Operation Last Hold'
Vanguard, 26 April 2018
The Nigerian Army has set up a Media Operation Centre for Operation "LAST HOLD" due to commence in the North-East on May 1. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Thousands Flee Homes As Boko Haram Invade Maiduguri
Daily Trust, 26 April 2018
Thousands of Maiduguri residents fled their homes after suspected Boko Haram terrorists invaded the city on Thursday evening. Read more »