Members of the Boko Haram sect have launched an attack on Maiduguri in Borno state.
According to reports, this is coming ahead of an earlier scheduled visit by the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo to Borno state.
Members of the sect were shooting sporadically around the Jiddari Polo area in Maiduguri.
Reports say security operatives are battling with the terrorists to restore peace and order in the area.
Meanwhile a photo has surface on the internet of a little girl was also hit by a stray bullet when residents of the area were running for cover.
More details soon