Nigeria’s Maiduguri Hit by Blasts, Dozens Killed and Injured

Maiduguri, Nigeria – Multiple blasts struck Maiduguri city, capital of Borno state, on Monday, resulting in numerous casualties. Initial reports indicate at least 23 people were killed and 108 injured in suspected suicide bombings. The attacks occurred in several locations throughout the city, including a post office, the Monday market, the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and the Kaleri neighborhood. Security sources and residents reported hearing multiple explosions in the early evening. Police have deployed explosives clearance teams to the affected sites and have tightened security patrols across the city. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attacks is currently underway. These bombings followed an attack on a military post the previous night, raising concerns about ongoing unrest in the region. Authorities report normalcy has been restored.