Borno Dep Gov Enjoins Residents To Be Calm and Remain indoors As Explossions Rock Military Facility In Maiduguri.

Multiple midnight multiple explosions have rocked a Military underground Armoury in Maiduguri the Borno State capital causing panic.
But in a swift move to prevent human casualties the Deputy Governor of Borno state, Dr. Umar Usman Kadafur has called for and calm.
The Deputy Governor issued a press statement to this effect almost immediately to prevent prevent misi formation and to avert possible movement of people in the night.
The call follows the eventual eruption of fire fire at the Armoury of Giwa Barracks, which was contrary to earlier reports of Boko Haram attacks.
He enjoined all and sundry to remain indoors, as security operatives have taken charge and are on top of the situation.
Describing the situation after a preliminary visit to the site of the explosions Kaduf7r said it was reminiscent of the incident in Ikeja Lagos where the military cantonment armoury exploded as a result of excessive heat.
Kadafur said the heat in Maiduguri might have been the cause but explained that investigations are underway.