IED

IED event in Borno, Jere area, Nigeria on Sun 22nd October 2017

22nd October 2017

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Twin explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State capital on Sunday night killed 16 people (14 in Muna Garage, 2 in Muna Dalti), including a wedding team and the suicide bombers. The explosions occurred at Muna Garage and Muna Dalti, suburbs of Maiduguri. Boko Haram are suspected as perpetrators. Other reports indicate a third explosion occurred at an area IDP camp, injuring 10 - it is not known if the bomber was lethally injured in this instance.

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Borno ( Jere area )

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