A car bomb has exploded in Maiduguri, and
there are fears of many casualties, the
BBC reports. The incident occurred today
around 1pm outside the state television
offices.
Blood-spattered people were seen
fleeing and vehicles crashed into each
other, while soldiers fired automatic
weapons. A suicide bomber is
suspected of being behind the blast,
reportedly near a market.
The military confirmed to the BBC
that an explosion had occurred, but
did not give a figure for casualties.
An eyewitness said he had seen what
appeared to be dead bodies on the
ground. A second car is reported to
have been set on fire by the blast
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