MANY FEARED DEAD IN MAIDUGURI AS BOKO HARAM ATTACKS MARKET

Explosion has rocked Gamboru market by Customs bridge in the heart of Maiduguri claiming lives.

Eye witness said the explosion went off Friday morning in a tricycle at the parking area of tricycle operators  in the market.

A man, Alhaji Fannami, who went through the bridge as  part of a funeral procession, said he counted five bodies at the scene.

He also noted heavy presence of security agents at the scene of the blast.