By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
Residents of 1000 Housing Estate in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, woke up to an explosion on Saturday morning.
According to locals in the area, the explosion was believed to have been triggered by Boko Haram terrorists.
They said the explosions have sparked tension in the area, as residents now live in fear of possible attack.
A rocket launcher also landed at Gomari Airport, a community about four kilometres from the airport located in the state capital.
In a viral video, residents of the estate were discussing the incidents in groups.
A large crowd, who were also seen in one of the houses affected by the explosion, said no live was lost in the incident.
A military source said troops of 33 artillery, Njimtelo, opened fire when they sighted insurgents on the outskirts of Maiduguri.
The insurgents were said to have also engaged troops in a gun battle.
The incident happened after at least 20 persons, including two army officers, lost their lives when suspected ISWAP fighters and troops clashed at a military base in Rann, headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno.
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