Some thirty thousand tonnes of maize, sorghum and soybeans are expected to be distributed to families in dire need of food aid.
Acting President YEMI OSINBAJO was in Maiduguri, Borno State to launch the programme, just as Boko Haram suicide bombers struck in the Borno State capital, killing fourteen people and injured twenty-four others.
Reports say three of the militants were also killed while one was captured.