In Maiduguri, a serious incident occurred at the Kime filling station near Bolori junction, where four people were killed. This tragedy happened during a period of intense protests that have turned violent in the city.

The victims, believed to be workers at the filling station, were found dead, with conflicting reports about how they were killed. Some sources suggest they were struck by stray bullets, while others mention no clear signs of gunfire. Baba Musa, a worker at the station, reported that an explosion caused the deaths and he managed to escape unharmed.

The violence is part of a larger unrest in the area, including a recent bomb blast in Kawuri village that resulted in 20 deaths and 16 injuries. In response to the growing chaos, local authorities have imposed a 24-hour curfew to control the situation.

The Chairman of the Independent Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in Borno State, Alhaji Mohammed Kuluwu, confirmed the deaths but has had difficulty reaching the station’s director for more details.