As earlier reported, the Maiduguri blast as been claim by the Nigerian Army.
The 7 Division of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri on Sunday said the early morning explosion in the outskirt of Maiduguri, Borno State, emanated from routine testing of military equipment.
Speaking to newsmen on Sunday, spokesman for the Division, Col. Tukur Gusau, urged residents not to panic.
“It is a routine test firing of our weapons to ensure that they are in a state of readiness,” he said.
(source: PUNCH)
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