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| A scene of a Boko Haram attack in the north-eastern part of Nigeria |
A suspected Boko Haram bomber has allegedly attacked a
mosque opposite UNIMAID with a group of Muslims having their early morning
prayers.
mosque opposite UNIMAID with a group of Muslims having their early morning
prayers.
The incident occurred in the early wee hours of Tuesday, January
31st, 2016 few days after a recent incident that happened within the
university premises, which cut short the life of a professor of veterinary
medicine, Professor Aliyu Mani, and others.
31st, 2016 few days after a recent incident that happened within the
university premises, which cut short the life of a professor of veterinary
medicine, Professor Aliyu Mani, and others.
Daily Trust reports that the male suicide bomber went into
the mosque located in Dalori quarters opposite the university and detonated the
improvised explosive device while the worshippers observed their prayers.
the mosque located in Dalori quarters opposite the university and detonated the
improvised explosive device while the worshippers observed their prayers.
An unstipulated number of people were killed in the attack
which was confirmed by the spokesperson of the National Emergency Management
Agency (NEMA), Sani Datti as stated in the report.
which was confirmed by the spokesperson of the National Emergency Management
Agency (NEMA), Sani Datti as stated in the report.
“There was a reported case of explosions at Dalori
quarters, Maiduguri, Borno State. Our Search and Rescue officers are already on
their way to the scene, detail later,” said Datti.
quarters, Maiduguri, Borno State. Our Search and Rescue officers are already on
their way to the scene, detail later,” said Datti.
Sahara Reporters also stated that the incident caused the
instant death of three worshipers.
instant death of three worshipers.
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