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Friday, 14 March 2014

Residents Flee Maiduguri As Soldiers And Boko Haram Insurgents Battle

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Fierce  battle between soldiers and members of the Boko Haram sect  has forced residents of Maiduguri to flee the city.

There is massive shootout between soldiers and insurgents. It was gathered that the insurgents are attempting to attack Giwa barrack in the earth of the town but  were   repelled by military forces  who are bombarding both on land and in the air.

There is apprehension in the town. The attack started at about 7:20 and presently still on.
Our Correspondents reports that  people are presently scampering for their lives  with parents  picking students   from schools as a result of the fight.

It was also gathered   that   workers are returning home with streets being deserted. 

Many residents of the town have   fled from the places under attack to safer places. Some have even fled to the government house for safety. Some have moved from the periphery of the town that are easily susceptible to attack to the centre of the town. Soldiers have barricaded everywhere to make it impossible for the insurgents to move easily.

Via: ThisDay

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