Curfew Slammed On Maiduguri, Says Defence Headquarters.

Nigerian troops appeared to have repelled Sunday morning assault on Maiduguri by Boko Haram fighters as the Defence Headquarters in an update said troops are in pursuit of ‘retreating’ terrorists.

It was said that the terrorists attacked as early as 2a.m and that the soldiers were able to repeal the attack, sources say though that residents are fleeing the town.

The two  towns in Borno  were simultaneously attacked by Boko Haram fighters this morning, less than 24 hours after President Goodluck Jonathan held his re-election rally in Maiduguri.

Maiduguri had been calm for more than two weeks with no incident recorded, until today when the terrorists struck again in Jimtilo area of the town. Residents fled the area, according to reports.