JUST IN: Bomb blast kills 3 Civilian JTF, injures 17 others in Borno

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Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri

The police in Borno State have confirmed that three members of the Civilian JTF were killed and 17 other persons injured in a bomb explosion in Maiduguri, Borno Capital.

A male suicide bomber, reportedly riding a bicycle, detonated explosives  strapped to his body at Muna Datti area at about 8:30p.m, on Monday. Police Public Relations Officer, Joseph Kwaji said in a statement on Tuesday.

“Scene visited by EOD and patrol teams. The death and injured were evacuated to UMTH Maiduguri. Normalcy has been restored,” the PPRO said.

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