Multiple explosions have been recorded in three locations in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
The terrorists detonated a twin bomb in the city, including one explosion at the main gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
The incidents occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026.
A resident of the city, Abdul Ahmed, said the explosions were heard around El-Kanemi Monday Market and University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH).
Another resident, Fadila Abdulrahman, corroborated this, adding that another location was targeted around the Post Office.
It is not clear yet what caused the explosions, but residents said they suspected bombs planted by Boko Haram insurgents.
Local residents and security personnel evacuated several injured victims to the hospital for emergency treatment.
