DEATH TOLL IN MADUGURI AS BOKO HARAM KILL 58, INJURED 139!

March 8, 2015 - Death Toll Of Boko Haram Attacks In Maiduguri: 58 Killed, 139 Injured

5 coordinated bombing carried out by Boko Haram in several area of Maiduguri have resulted in 58 death and 139 injuries.

The blasts immediately sparked confusion and a traffic gridlock in the city.

The first attack was carried out by a female suicide bomber at the Baga fish market at about 11:20 am, said Abubakar Gamandi, the head of the fisherman’s union in the metropolis.

“A female suicide bomber exploded as soon as she stepped out of a tricycle taxi,” said Gamandi, who was at the scene. “Eighteen people were killed.”

That account was supported by a nurse at the Maiduguri General Hospital, where many of the victims were taken.

An eye witness , Abdullahi Garba said: “a tricycle driver was trying to force his way into the market at top speed when the blast occurred from the tricycle.

“The spot was crowded at the time which explained why so many people died,” he said.

About an hour later another bomb blast hit the popular Monday Market, killing 15 people and close to the scene of the November 2014 blast which killed scores of people.

A vigilance group member, Salisu Yayaý, claimed to have counted five ambulances that evacuated victims from the scene.

It was not immediately clear whether the second attack was carried out by a suicide bomber.

“For now, we have at least 33 dead bodies from the two incidents…the toll may change because we are expecting more casualties,” said Gamandi.

The first two attacks were confirmed by Justice Commissioner Kaka Shehu, but he declined to provide casualties figures until rescue workers had completed their searches.

Shortly after 1:00 pm a third bombing occurred at the busy Borno Express bus terminal.

“We condemn these acts in their entirety and we extend our condolences to the victims,” .

“The terrorists are angry with the way they were sacked from towns and villages and are now venting their anger,” Shehu said.

The Commissioner of Police Clement Adoda confirmed the number of deaths to be 58 while 139 were injured.