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14 killed in Sajeri suicide attack

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A statement released by the Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of 10 persons, and 4 suicide bombers, in a bomb explosion at Sajeri area of Maiduguri in Borno.EXPLOSION

Col. Sani Usman, confirmed the incident today. He said 39 other persons were injured in the explosion which occurred near the Ajilari railway on Thursday evening.

In the statement he said; security operatives and emergency management team have been mobilised to take care of the wounded persons.

“Although details of the attack are still sketchy, suffice it to state that four Boko Haram terrorists detonated their vests simultaneously.

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“Three of the terrorists detonated their bombs in the same area while the fourth detonated in front of a mosque.

“It has been confirmed that 14 people have lost their lives, including the suicide bombers while 39 others were wounded,’’ the statement said.

Usman appealed to residents, most especially those in the affected areas, to remain calm and continue to be vigilant as security operatives were in control of the situation.

He further gave assurance that Boko Haram had been decimated and therefore had no capacity to reverse the progress already made in the ongoing counter-insurgency operations.

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