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4 Deadly Explosions Across Maiduguri Kill At Least 33

At least 33 people have so far been killed as four explosions rocked Maiduguri, capital of Borno state Saturday.

At least 18 were killed when a heavy bomb exploded at the Baga fish Market in Maiduguri, the largest international fish market in the region. The suicide bomber rode a Keke Napep, commercial transport tricycle. Others were killed when a bomb exploded at a commercial center and another bomber struck at Borno Express bus station at about 1:00 p.m.

Daily Trust reports that the area has been cordoned off, but Mohammed Mai Kifi a fish monger at the market said,”The blast was devastating because it killed many people,” .

“It killed hawkers of bread, tea, fruits, labourers and artisans, this is a sad day for us,” he said.

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