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The Military responded by deploying a helicopter to provide support for ground troops heading towards the scene. SaharaReporters understands that the soldiers succeeded in temporarily repelling the insurgents, and that the gun battle is still ongoing</div>
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There was pandemonium in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Saturday evening as Boko Haram attacked at least two villages in the state and attempted to gain entry into the state capital.</div>
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The attack occurred in Bale Shuwari and Jimine, two villages linking up with Giwa Barracks area some 12 kilometres from Maiduguri. During the attack, houses were set ablaze.</div>
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As the insurgents neared Maiduguri and the gunshots got heavier, residents were seen fleeing their homes in their hundreds.</div>
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The Military responded by deploying a helicopter to provide support for ground troops heading towards the scene. </div>
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SaharaReporters understands that the soldiers succeeded in temporarily repelling the insurgents, and that the gun battle is still ongoing</div>
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Residents Flee In Their Hundreds As Boko Haram Closes In On Maiduguri

The Military responded by deploying a helicopter to provide support for ground troops heading towards the scene. SaharaReporters unders...