ISWAP strikes in Maiduguri in spite of tight security ahead of Buhari’s visit

There were reports that terrorists suspected to be ISWAP elements struck Thursday morning ahead of the visit by President Muhammadu Buhari to Maiduguri.

Reports said explosions and destructions were witnessed as ISWAP hit some parts of the Borno State capital despite heavy security presence.

Sources in Maiduguri shared photos and videos of areas attacked by the terrorists.

No official casualty figure was available amid claims of death and injuries.

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PRNigeria reported that Nigerian military troops early Thursday were massively deployed in Maiduguri to foil attack on the Borno State capital.

Local sources told PRNigeria that on the day President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to visit the North East State, multiple explosions rocked parts of the State capital.

According to the sources, motar bombs were launched at some parts of the State capital by the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters as residents awaited Buhari.

The bombs landed on many houses around Ngomari, Bulumkutu and Ayafe close to the Airport, it was learnt.

However, PRNigeria further reported that some surveillance military aircraft had been deployed to assist the ground troops forestall any (further) impending attack by ISWAP elements. (PRNigeria)