Explosions rock Maiduguri
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By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri
Explosions were reported on Monday evening in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, causing panic among residents in several parts of the city.
Sources said the blasts occurred between about 6:45 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., with loud explosions reportedly heard around the Monday Market, Kaleri, Post Office and University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital areas.
Residents said the sounds triggered panic, prompting many people to leave the area and rush home for safety.
The incident comes less than 24 hours after suspected insurgents reportedly infiltrated the Kofa community on the outskirts of Maiduguri but were repelled by security forces.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, has confirmed the incidents.
He said preliminary reports revealed the explosions occurred at the Post Office area and the main entrance of University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
However, he was yet to confirm the one at the Monday market.
“Yes, there were reports of explosions at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital main gate and Post Office area, but the one at Monday Market, I have no information.
“But I will get back to you as soon as I have it,” Daso said.
A media aide to the Borno State Governor, Dauda Iliya, was quoted by the AFP as saying that “agencies are trying to confirm if there are any casualties” from the Monday blasts at the market and the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
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