JUST IN: Multiple Explosions Rock Maiduguri
Multiple explosions have hit Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, causing panic among residents and leaving several people dead and injured.
Reports indicate that the blasts occurred in multiple locations across the city, including:
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The Monday Market
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A post office area
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The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital
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Parts of the Kaleri neighbourhood
Eyewitnesses said the explosions happened almost simultaneously in the evening, leading to widespread chaos and emergency evacuations.
Authorities have confirmed fatalities and several injuries, though the exact number remains unclear at the time of reporting.
Emergency responders reportedly treated large numbers of victims, with some accounts suggesting dozens of casualties and many rushed to hospitals.
While no group has officially claimed responsibility, early reports suggest the explosions may be linked to suspected insurgent activity, with security concerns pointing toward groups like Boko Haram or affiliated factions.
Security forces had earlier repelled attacks on the outskirts of Maiduguri the same day, indicating heightened militant activity in the region.
Governor Babagana Zulum condemned the attacks, describing them as “barbaric,” while security agencies have been deployed across affected areas.
Residents have been advised to remain calm and avoid the affected zones as investigations and rescue operations continue.
