Boko Haram insurgents on Monday July 13, attacked 333 Artillery Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno state. 

The barracks said to be a short distance from the Nigerian Air Force base in the ancient city, was attacked by 11:20pm. TheCable reported that the insurgents had attacked some parts of the town before heading to the barracks which they surrounded. 

Tajudeen Umar, a Maiduguri resident told the publication that loud explosion roused him from sleep.

He said; 

“We are under serious attack in this city. Sounds of gunshot and bombs from different direction. I can’t tell precisely where this is from but the sounds are clear."

Military sources who reportedly confirmed the attack, said soldiers responded immediately but the insurgents had already surrounded the barracks. The attack happened on a day the service chiefs marked their fifth anniversary in office.