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Curfew imposed on Maiduguri as Boko Haram tries to seize city January 25, 2015. Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has imposed a curfew on Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, following the ongoing operation around Maiduguri and Monguno as exchange of fire between the Nigerian military and Boko Haram terrorists continue. The insurgents had since Saturday night sustained attack on the two cities in a bid to seize them. Nigerian troops are trying to repel them. The defence headquarters tweeted via its handle @DefenceInfoNG, “Troops are repelling a simultaneous attack on Monguno and Maiduguri by terrorists. “Curfew is imposed on #MAIDUGURI with immediate effect till further notice as pursuit of retreating terrorists begin.” It added, “Coordinated Air and Land OPs being conducted now.”
Posted on: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 09:40:21 +0000

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