BOKO HARAM ATTACKS AIRFORCE BASE AND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN BORNO

According to news reports, the Composite Group Air Force Base in Maiduguri, the Maiduguri  International and other places in Borno State were attacked in the early hours of this morning by gunmen believed to members of Boko Haram. The gunmen, said to be over 300, attacked with heavy artillery including Rocket Propelled Grenade Launchers.

Several people were killed by the explosives which the terrorist planted in targeted areas, including the newly constructed trailer park along Damaturu- Maiduguri road, military check points, residential and public buildings. Some Boko Haram members and securities operatives were killed in the attack.

The attack this morning has prompted a 24-hour curfew in the city. Only vehicles on emergency calls and essential services are allowed to move for now.