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Residents of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, were thrown into panic on Monday evening following multiple explosions that rocked parts of the city.
The blasts were suspected to have been caused by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) allegedly planted by terrorists linked to Boko Haram.
Areas reportedly affected by the explosions include the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), the Monday Market Roundabout, and Elkanemi.
Sources said the first explosion was heard at about 7:00 pm, shortly after Muslims broke their fast.
It was not immediately clear whether there were casualties from the incident.
The explosions occurred just hours after suspected terrorists attacked a military position in Ajilari, where they reportedly set parts of the location ablaze and made away with a military patrol vehicle.
However, security sources indicated that troops later repelled the attack, killing some of the terrorists, while others fled the scene with gunshot wounds.
Further details on the incident are expected as authorities continue to assess the situation.
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