Suicide Bomber Hits Shehu Of Borno’s Palace

Sahara Reporters has just learned that around 2 pm in Maiduguri, a suicide bomber attacker has hit the palace of the Shehu of Borno State Alhaji Umar Garbai Abba Kyari. It is unclear at this time if there are any fatalities.

A palace source told SaharaReporters that the explosion occured as the Shehu was being escorted to the palace after Friday prayers. The explosion reportedly injured the ward head of Galtimari, Alhaji Lawan Makinta and some children in the Shehu's entourage. The area has been cordoned off by men of the Joint Task Force comprising of army and the Nigerian police force.

Source: sahara reporters

Suicide Bomber Blows Up Church In Bauchi

At least ten people have been killed this morning as a suicide bomber drove a Honda car into a church, Harvest Church sandwiched between Living Faith church and Deeper Life Church in Yelwan Tudu, Bauchi. According to an eyewitness, the attack has killed several people including the suicide bomber and guards at the church. Other churches in the area hurriedly closed as security operatives arrived the scene. Photos when you continue...