Zulum condemns Maiduguri explosions, calls for calm, vigilance

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has condemned explosions in Maiduguri, Nigeria, calling the attacks despicable and cowardly for targeting civilians during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Zulum issued his statement from Saudi Arabia where he is performing the Lesser Hajj, urging residents to remain calm and vigilant. The blasts raise fresh concerns about security in the northeastern Nigerian city long affected by Boko Haram insurgency.