Bomb explosion has ripped through convoy of vehicles in Maiduguri, Borno State killing at least 18 persons. The bomb blast occurred at Muna Garage, on the way to Gamboru Ngala.


Trucks and vehicles conveying goods and passengers towards the area normally go in a convoy escorted by military men.

The fatally wounded people were rushed to Maiduguri Specialist Hospital, where at the least 18 people have been reported dead.