According to residents, two thunderous explosions, suspected to be from detonated bombs, were heard in the city at about 6.15 p.m. on March 1, 2014, Saturday.Minutes ago, third explosion has been reported.
The blasts occurred at an area called Ngomari, close to old airport Maiduguri.
According to PREMIUM TIMES panic and confusion hit the city, heavy dust and smoke everywhere now, as the residents rushed their homes for safety.
It cannot be ascertained immediately if the blast was targeted at civilians.No one could also say the exact number of casualties so far, we have to wait for official announcement.The details remain sketchy, as GSM networks in the area still do not work properly:
Thirty five persons lost their lives following twin car bomb explosions today in Maiduguri, near Ngomari-Bulumkutu.
- NigeriaInfoPH (@NigeriaInfoPH)March 1, 2014
Reports reaching NAIJ.com say that about 67 people died in Ajilari, Maiduguri, as the result of the explosions.
Security operatives have cordoned off the area.
@naijcomnote than 67 persons died at ajilari in Maiduguri as explotions rocked d city.security personnel has codon off d area
-naij
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