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Nigerian Army Repels Boko Haram Attack in Maiduguri

Farouk Mohammed
By Farouk Mohammed
Published: December 27, 2015
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The Nigerian Army, on Sunday evening, repelled an attempt by suspected Boko Haram terrorists to strike the Borno state capital, Maiduguri.

A number of social media users resident in the city shared their experiences on network site, Twitter.

One Twitter user, Maina Kachallah shared pictures of horrified residents scampering to safety as sounds of heavy gunfire exchange seized the air.

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His tweets below:

Few months respite abruptly halted as Boko Haram attempted entry into Maiduguri through Jiddari settlement about 30 minutes ago.

— Maina Kachallah (@am280mag) December 27, 2015

Residents fled in multitude into the inner city through Polo. Info very sketchy, but heard army had confronted them.

— Maina Kachallah (@am280mag) December 27, 2015

Heavy artillery and gunfire heard far & wide. Many colleagues within the area could not be reached, those reached fear answering their phone

— Maina Kachallah (@am280mag) December 27, 2015

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As usual residents flee, seeking refuge any where away from the scene. Must remain alert. Respite interrupted. pic.twitter.com/wHsHCZ9OpZ

— Maina Kachallah (@am280mag) December 27, 2015

Finally some good NEWS! Friends within the area confirmed desperate BH attempted Allidawari attack but was repelled by the army. Sigh

— Maina Kachallah (@am280mag) December 27, 2015

Official statements concerning the attack are being awaited from the Nigerian military authorities and the government.

Today’s confrontation between the military and the terrorist group comes barely a few days after the federal government announced that it had technically won the war against Boko Haram, claiming that the capacities of the sect had been much degraded.

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