NewsRescue; Updated
Update: Maiduguri is under partial attack!
We are receiving disturbing reports that Boko Haram armies are launching attacks on Maiduguri, capital of Borno state.
A warning message from a security officer yesterday had read “Salam.We just got a report that Book haram will strike Maiduguri tonight. Pls wake up n pray with ur family now. May Allah save us all.”
Yesterday (Saturday) afternoon, BH terrorist where seen gathering with heavy armour at the Shehu of Dikwa’s Residence with a suspecting attack on Maiduguri and the informant specifically requested the Nigerian army to intensify air support and dismantle them but the aircraft was busy patrolling the airspace of Maiduguri and venue of president Goodluck Jonathan’s Rally, maybe that was why the Chopper that was to take the President to Damaturu for PDP Rally was cancelled – the president and his security staff were all aware, NewsRescue sources detailed.
Saturday night was terrible in the capital. From 12pm till 5:00am (and still on) the people experienced heavy sounds of bombardment but our contacts cannot say exactly where and what fire for fire it was, between Army and BH, but all residents of Njimtilo, Moromti, 1000 Housing Estate, 707 Housing, 33 Military Base, NAF Command, Ngomari and Airport area did not sleep because of the bombs.
There was an alert from the Nigerian Police and Civilian Informants two days ago of the impending attack to Maiduguri. Intelligence reports since last week detailed movement of dozens of Boko Haram vehicles from Sambisa forest mounted with rocket grenade launchers and sophisticated guns including new arms believed to have been obtained from the Baga barracks attack. Boko Haram was noted to be preparing to attack Monguno barracks and and Maiduguri. The people have however not been officially warned by the Nigerian military.
NewsRescue reporters are now trying to reach out to our military sources for further details. The number of vehicles that moved around yesterday night was very alarming. Loud gunfire has been reported at the Bama road leading to Maiduguri near the University.
Yesterday afternoon, BH terrorists where seen gathering with heavy armour at the Shehu of Dikwa’s Residence with a suspecting attack on Maiduguri and the informant specifically requested the Nigerian army to intensify air support and dismantle them but the aircraft was busy patrolling the airspace of Maiduguri and venue of president Goodluck Jonathan’s Rally, maybe that was why the Chopper that was to take the President to Damaturu for PDP Rally was cancelled – the president and his security staff were all aware, NewsRescue sources detailed.
Last night (Saturday night) was terrible in the capital. From 12pm till 5:00am the people experienced heavy sounds of bombardment but our contacts cannot say exactly where and what fire for fire it was, between Army and BH, but all residents of Njimtilo, Moromti, 1000 Housing Estate, 707 Housing, 33 Military Base, NAF Command, Ngomari and Airport area did not sleep at all because of the bombs.
NewsRescue reporters are now trying to reach out to our military sources for further details. The number of vehicles that moved around yesterday night was very alarming.
In the early hours of Saturday, Boko Haram terrorists erased Kambari village, killing 15 citizens and the village head.
Kambari village is just 5 kilometers from Maiduguri. The terrorists are believed to be possibly headed to the capital via this route after the many unsuccessful attempts via Konduga. The terrorists made several unsuccessful attempts on the capital which were thwarted in fierce combats by the Nigerian army and Civilian JTF at Konduga. In one such attack, a Boko Haram leader, “Shekau” double was killed by the Nigerian army.
Nigeria’s president just concluded a visit to Maiduguri in which he had hundreds of soldiers deployed for his protection. It is hoped that these soldiers are still in the capital and will be part of the defense against Boko Haram’s invasion.
Distressingly, Boko Haram burned down the Kambari village while hundreds of troops were stationed in the capital to secure the president of Nigeria’s re-election campaign barely 5 kilometers away.
The terrorists amassed serious weapons, armored tanks and personnel carriers and communications equipment in their successful raid on Bama barracks early January in an attack that saw them kill over 2500 defenseless civilians.
The terrorists have visibly been more aggressive ahead of the February elections. It is perceived that they are eager to make as much gains as they can before a change in administration to a General Buhari government that is expected to be intolerable of their carnage.
Our calls to corroborate this information rang out.
More as we get it…
