After almost seven months of
relative peace in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, the city came under
renewed attacks Monday by the terrorist group, Boko Haram, leading to the death
of two military personnel, 24 insurgents, the destruction of three decommissioned
military aircraft, two helicopters and property worth millions of naira, which
were burnt during the onslaught.
Owing to the siege, military
authorities and the Borno State Government slammed a 24-hour curfew on the city
and its environs.
According to residents, they
were awoken by countless bomb blasts and sporadic gunshots around 3 am, which
rented the air throughout the night.
The attack forced the
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to shut down the Maiduguri
International Airport and Arik Air to cancel its Abuja to Maiduguri morning
flight Monday, just as several other roads leading into the city were closed.
President Goodluck Jonathan
on hearing the news of the multiple attacks and accompanying destruction
summoned an emergency Security Council meeting.
Those who attended the
meeting were the National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd); Chief of
Defence Staff (CDS), Admiral Ola Sa'ad Ibrahim; Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen.
Azubike Ihejirika; and Chief of Air Staff, Air vice Marshal Alex Badeh.
But no official statement
was issued at the end of the meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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