Explosion kills three in Borno

The Joint Task Force in Borno State on Wednesday said that three persons were killed when an explosive device was detonated in Maiduguri, the state capital.
The spokesman of the JTFLieutenant Colonel Sagir Musa, said the explosion occurred around the Post Ofice area of Maiduguri at about 1pm.
Musa said the explosive device was targeted at a patrol team of the JTF.
He said: “An explosive devise targeted at the JTF patrol team exploded at the Post Office round about in Maiduguri at about 1.00 p.m. on Wednesday.
“The explosion led to the death of three civilians, comprising the bomber and two others, and a JTF vehicle was damaged.
“Consequently, the JTF reiterates its determination to ensure the maintenance of law, order and safety of lives and property of law abiding residents of Borno State.
“The attention of the JTF has been drawn to some leaflets allegedly printed and circulated by Boko Haram terrorists group containing a message from their leader Abubakar Shekau.
“The message contained threats and warning to civil servants, politicians, traditional rulers and security agents that the sect has not made any reconciliation with the government and has not declared a cease fire.
“The JTF wishes to advise law abiding members of the public to disregard such publications and consider them as part of the terrorists propaganda strategy to keep the civil populace in captivity.”