Multiple explosions rock Maiduguri
As Nigerians prepare vote, sound of multiple explosions on Saturday morning were heard across the city of Maiduguri.
Our correspondent said the deafening sounds of the explosion were heard from different directions.
Sources said Boko Haram terrorists targeted the city to scare voters away from coming out to vote.
But in a statement later on Saturday afternoon, the police said the military misfired its heavy artillery at the Maiduguri metropolis in attempt to repel attacks by Boko Haram terrorist in Jakana area of the state capital.
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It was gathered that the artillery was misfired at Teachers Village IDPs, and no life was lost.
The other bomb exploded at Bolori area, killing a dog.
Demian Chukwu, Police Commissioner, who confirmed the attack said there was no cause for alarm.
Mr Chukwu said report reaching him was that the Boko Haram had attempted to infiltrate into the city through Jakana and the Military repelled the attack.
He therefore called on all qualified voters in the state to come out en masse to vote for candidates of their choice.
He equally assures members of the public of the readiness of the security forces to ensure a peaceful, fair and free elections in a safe environment.
