Maiduguri about to fall into Boko Haram’s clutch

Maiduguri about to fall into Boko Haram’s clutches

Despite denials from Nigeria military headquarters, Maiduguri the capital of Bornu is at the verge of falling into the hands of the Islamic terror group Boko Haram. Residents of the town have been spotted in droves leaving town for the neighbouring state capital Damaturu.

Reuters news agency reported that apprehension among Maiduguri residents grew after the fierce fighting between the military and Boko Haram in Bama.

Travellers were seen besieging bus stations in the city seeking transport to Damaturu in Yobe State. It added that vehicles laden with passengers and their belongings were seen on the Maiduguri-Damaturu road.