A car bomb has exploded in Maiduguri, and there are fears of many casualties, the Media reports. The incident occurred yesterday around 1pm outside the state television offices.
Blood-spattered everyone was 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 media an explosion had occurred, but didn't give a figure for casualties. An eyewitness said he had seen what appeared to be dead bodies on the ground. Another car is reported to have been set burning by the blast.
