BREAKING: Fresh Boko Haram Attack Kills 20 In Zaria

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Tuesday bombed Sabon Gari area of Zaria in Kaduna state, killing no fewer than 20 people.

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai confirmed the attack on his Twitter handle.

He therefore called on the people of the state to be vigilant, assuring that the state government is working with federal security agencies to contain further attacks.

Governor El-Rufai tweeted, “I am sad that a terrorist bomb attack just killed 20 people in Sabon Gari Zaria. May the souls of our innocent departed rest in peace, Amen.

“We call on our citizens to be vigilant and avoid crowded places like markets, mosques, churches and motor parks in the next few weeks.

“We call on our people to report any suspicious persons and movements to law enforcement agents, traditional rulers and religious leaders

“The Kaduna State government is working with Federal security agencies that are taking proactive measures to frustrate such terrorists”.

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