Nigerian troops have restored calm to Jidari polo part of Maiduguri after an intense exchange of fire with Boko Haram terrorists, Newsdiaryonline was told.
A source said: “These Boko Haram terrorists have attacked a part of Maiduguri this evening but the troops are containing the situation.”
He said further as “Boko Haram attempted invading Maiduguri Wednesday evening , there were heavy attacks just as Muslims were preparing to break the day’s Ramadan fast.”
“I understand troops have restored normalcy and the terrorists have been repelled .So there is calm in the area, “ the source source added.
A source close to the security said reports of the attack had been received, details were however sketchy.There was no statement from any official immediately.
