Jonathan Says External Forces Arming Boko Haram

Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan said external forces are arming the Islamist sect, Boko Haram fighters, in its insurgency in the north. He made the statement yesterday in Abuja that ordinarily the sect members whether as a group or as individuals lack the wherewithal to buy the sophisticated weapons they are using in terrorising people especially in Adamawa,Borno and Yobe States.

Updates: Boko Haram Stage a Comeback Battle in Maduguri, Attack Military Barracks

Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno state has just experienced three large explosions suspected to be a major bomb attack.

Boko Haram Gunmen have reportedly attacked the Giwa Barracks, one of the strategic military barracks in the Borno state capital, Maiduguri at about 7.30am on Friday.

It could not be ascertain if the explosions led to deaths or destruction of any kind. But our sources states that the three explosions were heard across the city.