A blast suspected to be from a
vehicle loaded with
explosives, has occurred in
Maiduguri, the capital of
Borno state.
The explosion occurred
around Bulumkutu area just
in front of Shehu Elkanemi
college.
A witness who spoke via
phone, told PREMIUM TIMES
that “the vehicle exploded on
traffic and there were two
people inside the car”.
He called in afterwards to
clarify that the blast was
from the popular commercial
tricycle, Keke, which was
riding behind a packed police
patrol vehicle.
The witness said it was likely
all occupants of the Keke and
the police vehicle were dead.
A resident of the area,
Mallam Sheriff, confirmed
the incident.
“Yes, we just heard a large
explosion from the direction
of the area and I can see
many ambulances and
military vehicles heading towards the area
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