Heavy gun battle between army and BH in Maiduguri (Happening Now)

– Eplosions and gunfire have rocked Maiduguri
– Nigerian troops are battling suspected Boko Haram terrorists
– A civilian Joint Task Force confirmed the attack

The Nigerian troops are said to be battling suspected Boko Haram terrorists as

explosions and gunfire have been heard in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital.

According to Sahara Reporters, the insurgent have been attacking Dailori and Walonri villages, on outskirts of Maiduguri, since 7:23 pm.

Some student of the University of Maiduguri residing at 202 Housing Estate are now running for their lives as the conflict rages.

Speaking with journalists, Hauwa Ba’na, a 300 level of political science student, said: ”We are crying in our hostel because the explosions are loud and everyone is panicking.”

Confirming the attack, a civilian Joint Task Force said: ”We are under attack by Boko Haram. There is heavy fighting with military in Dalori and Wanori.”