The Nigerian authorities have reported several explosions at a refugee camp in the city of Maiduguri in the North-East of the country. About it reports Reuters.
In the attack 4 people died, 18 were wounded. The responsibility was claimed by the terrorist group Boko Haram.
According to the police Commissioner, Chukwu Damian (Damian Chukwu) erosion occurred around 04.30 am local time (06.30 GMT). “Three bombs exploded at different locations. Two of them in a refugee camp,” he said.
The group “Boko Haram” was established in 2002, operates mainly in the territory of Nigeria. Supporters of the organization in favor of the introduction in the country of Sharia law and the fight against Western influence.
In April 2015 she changed her name to “West African province of the Islamic state.” This was done after the organization’s leader, Abubakar Shekau has sworn allegiance to the terrorist group “Islamic state” (banned in Russia).