A military armoured tank has exploded in Damaturu, Yobe State, throwing the entire town into confusion.
Military sources have reportedly blamed it on ‘weapon malfunction.’
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The tank went up in flames on Monday opposite the Federal Polytechnic, shattering windows of nearby shops and houses.
It is not clear if there are human casualties.
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Spokesperson of Sector II Operation Lafiya Dole, Damaturu, Njoka Irabor, was quoted saying: “It was an unfortunate incident that has nothing to do with an attack on the town.”
Boko Haram had a few days to Christmas attempted an attack on Damaturu which was repelled by the military.
