Residents of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, were thrown into panic in the early hours of Monday following a suspected terrorist attack in parts of the city.
The incident reportedly occurred around the Dala, Bulamari, and Ajilari Cross areas at about 12:35 a.m., when unidentified attackers began firing sporadically, causing fear among residents.
Security forces, including military and police personnel, quickly moved to the affected areas in response to the attack.
The spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, confirmed the development, stating that police officers had already been deployed to the scene.
“Yes, there is a suspected terrorist attack at Ajilari Cross. I am currently on my way to the scene and will provide more details later,” he said.
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Several residents reported hearing loud explosions during the incident.
A resident, Abdulamalik Aminu, who lives near Pompommari Bypass, said the sounds of gunfire were clearly heard in his neighbourhood.
“From my area, we heard it loudly. Many people came outside their homes, and some were trying to leave. Boko Haram members are exchanging gunfire with security personnel, but the situation appears calmer now,” he said.
As of the time of this report, military helicopters were seen flying over Maiduguri and nearby communities as security operations continued.
Another resident, who asked not to be identified, also confirmed the presence of helicopters monitoring the area.
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