‎Explosions Rock Maiduguri, Trigger Panic Among Residents

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‎…loud explosions reportedly heard around the Monday Market, Kaleri, Post Office and University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital areas.

‎‎BORNO, NIGERIA- The iNews Times | iExplosions 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.

‎‎Further details are expected as authorities assess the situation.

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