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Tight security in Maiduguri as Senate President visits

Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, is again witnessing yet another vehicular restriction as Senate President, Bukola Saraki, pays his first official visit to the war-torn state capital.

Mr. Saraki who is expected to arrive at about 11a.m, would be accompanied by top leaders of the Senate, including Ali Ndume, who is the Senate Majority Leader. Mr. Ndume is from Borno state.

Also expected on the trip is Abubakar Kyar, who represents Borno North Senatorial District.

The Senate President is expected to visit IDP camps in Maiduguri, pay a courtesy call on Governor Kashim Shettima and the Council of Borno state traditional rulers at the Shehu of Borno palace.

Security operatives comprising of soldiers, police officers are mounting tight security to, according to state officials, ensure a hitch-free visit.

One of the lanes of the dual carriage road leading from the airport has been blocked.

Officials say the measure is to ensure easy movement as Mr. Saraki moves in to the town.

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BREAKING NEWS: Boko Haram Militants Seize Damaturu Maiduguri road

Reports has it that Boko Haram militants have taken over the highway linking Maiduguri and Damaturu, capitals of Borno and Yobe states respectively.

A police officer stationed in one of the villages along the highway, said that travellers are being asked to return as the terrorists have taken over the road between Benisheik (a town 85km away from Maiduguri) and Ngamdu (35km away from Damaturu).

The officer, who asked that his identity be protected for security reasons, said the terrorists had attacked Ngamdu village and killed 10 persons there.

“As I am talking to you now, soldiers are moving towards Benisheik, while we are here asking motorists to return to Maiduguri until the road is cleared,” he said.

There is no security checkpoint between Benisheik and Ngamdu, which is about 25km stretch of road.
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