In Pictures: Boko Haram keeps Abuja residents indoors

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An armoured tank stationed at the Millenium Park in Abuja

Many residents of Abuja, the Nigerian capital stayed indoors Monday, avoiding usually boisterous, crowded places, such as the Eid praying ground and the Millenium Park.

Few people showed up at the Park on Monday, a place usually jam-packed by residents during holidays .Even the Eid praying ground did not have too many people.

At the Park, an armoured tank was stationed, hoping to ward off attackers.

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Abuja, Nigeria’s capital had witnessed three bomb attacks by Boko Haram since April this year, with over 120 people dead.

An armoured tank stationed at the Millenium Park in Abuja
An armoured tank stationed at the Millenium Park in Abuja
There were few picknickers at the Park
There were few picknickers at the Park
Eid Prayers: scantily attended
Eid Prayers: scantily attended

.All photographs and story by Femi Ipaye

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