BREAKING: Many feared killed as troops repel Boko Haram attack on Maiduguri
Nigeria, Feb. 23 -- Heavy explosions and sporadic shootings echoed Tuesday evening in Maiduguri as Nigerian soldiers repelled an attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.
A PREMIUM TIMES reporter heard explosions from artillery shooting and assault rifles echoing over the Borno State capital city.
The thunderous sounds of heavy firearms started at about 5:45 p.m. and continued intermittently for about an hour.
Residents of Gwange Layin Bori said a rocket-propelled warhead that landed on their neighbourhood had inflicted 'damages' on the residents.
Rocket-propelled grenades also landed in Adam Kolo and Kaleri suburbs of Maiduguri where residents are reporting casualties and injuries.
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