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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. |
Blood-spattered people were seen fleeing and vehicles crashed into each other, 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, reportedly near a market. | A suicide bomber is suspected of being behind the blast, reportedly near a market. |
The Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, has carried out numerous attacks 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. | Its campaign of violence is aimed at imposing Islamic rule in northern Nigeria. |
The military confirmed to the BBC that an explosion had occurred in Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, 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. | 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. | A second car is reported to have been set on fire by the blast. Details are still sketchy. |
On Sunday, suspected Boko Haram militants are reported to have attacked a market in the village of Kayamula, also in Borno state. Five traders were killed. | |
The group was also blamed for an attack on 20 December on a military barracks south-east of Maiduguri. |