A suicide car bombing in Maiduguri in Borno killed over 50 people, including 16 vigilante youth, and wounded 68 others. A bombing in Asikolaye in Kaduna wounded two people and damaged shops and cars. Boko Haram fighters yesterday stormed the Borno village of Shani, bombing and torching the police station, homes, and shops. A member of the National Conference was warned that militants are planning a big attack in Abuja in the next day or so. Special forces arrested businessman Babuji Ya’ari, said to be a leader of the Civilian JTF vigilante group, who is suspected of serving as a spy chief for Boko Haram and involvement in attacks, murders, and the kidnapping of the Chibok schoolgirls. Two women were also arrested, including one who reportedly helped coordinate payment of Boko Haram salaries and another who served as an armorer; other members of the spy cell are said to be still at large.
