A suicide bomber has reportedly detonated high-
calibre explosives at a poultry market in the heart
of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
Though details of this attack are still unclear,
witnesses who spoke with Premium Times say
the attack occurred around 12:20pm.
The suicide bomber was said to be a girl who
appeared to be as young as 10-years-old.
The spokesperson of the Borno Police, Gideon
Jibrin, confirmed the explosion saying security
operatives are heading to the scene to assess the
extent of damage done.
A source told the news platform that the
bomber’s body was completely shattered.
“Because of the high calibre explosive she
strapped to her body, the upper part of her body
was flung apart and found about 500 metres
away,” the source said.
The source said the explosion occurred shortly
after another suspected bomber was apprehended
in the area.
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