TECHNOCRAT MEDIA, Maiduguri
The Islamic State in West African Province (ISWAP) on Thursday launched multiple rocket attacks on Maiduguri, Borno state capital.
According to a report by TheCable, the insurgents launched the attacks ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the city to inaugurate projects done by the administration of governor Zulum.
The explosives landed in several areas which include Ngomari, Bulumkutu, Ajilari, and Ayafe communities within the state capital.
The attack was said to have been launched from the outskirt of Auno which is about 15 kilometres away from the city by the insurgents.
Residents within the area scampered for safety amid sounds of explosion.
The casualty figure is yet to be ascertained but many houses were destroyed.
Onyema Nwachukwu, the army spokesperson, was not immediately available to comment on the attack when contacted.
The president arrived in Maiduguri around 11 am as part of a one-day official visit to Borno.
The president was received by Babagana Zulum, governor of the state, Usman Kadafur, his deputy, members of national and state houses of assembly, and some top government officials.
Faruk Yahaya, chief of army staff, and Christopher Musa, theatre commander of operation Hadin Kai were part of the other dignitaries that received the president.