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Nigerian city of Maiduguri hit by car bomb Nigerian city of Maiduguri hit by car bomb
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A car bomb has exploded in the north-eastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, and there are fears of many casualties.A car bomb has exploded in the north-eastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, and there are fears of many casualties.
Reports say a second car was set on fire by the blast. Blood-spattered people were seen fleeing and vehicles crashed into each other as they tried to leave, while soldiers fired automatic weapons. Blood-spattered people were seen fleeing and vehicles crashed into each other, while soldiers fired automatic weapons.
A suicide bomber is suspected of being behind the blast. A suicide bomber is suspected of being behind the blast, reportedly near a market.
The Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, is active in the region. The Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, has carried out numerous attacks in the region.
Its campaign of violence is aimed at imposing Islamic rule in northern Nigeria.
The military confirmed to the BBC that an explosion had occurred, but did not give a figure for casualties.
An eyewitness said he had seen what appeared to be dead bodies on the ground, and another spoke of seven fatalities.
A second car is reported to have been set on fire by the blast. Details are still sketchy.