Twin Blast Reportedly Hits Maiduguri

Unconfirmed reports reaching us say a twin explosion was heard in the Maiduguri metropolis in Borno State.

It was said the attacks occurred on Monday morning.

This is coming barely 48 hours after suspected members of Boko Haram murdered over 80 people in a community near Maiduguri, Dalori.

Human casualty figure is yet to be confirmed in the latest reported explosions. Details later.

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