An unspecified number of persons are feared dead, while many others sustained injuries following bomb explosions around Monday Market in Maiduguri, Borno State and near a security post at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
Our correspondent gathered that the bombs detonated simultaneously at about 7:02 p.m. on Monday.
Confirming the incident to our correspondent, the Head of Operations of the Federal Fire Service in Borno State, Mohammed Kafaran, said the agency had deployed its team to the scene.
He said, “Yes, there was a bomb explosion at the Monday Market area around Elkanemi. We have deployed our team there to assess the situation. We will get back to you shortly.”
Eyewitnesses told PUNCH Online that many of the injured victims had been evacuated to hospitals for treatment
“There were dead bodies on the ground, and many persons with wounds have been rushed to the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri,” one witness said.
Another resident, who refused to be named, recounted the moment the explosion occurred.
“I had just left the post office and was on my way when I heard a loud sound,” the resident said.
Further details are expected as emergency responders continue rescue and assessment operations at the affected locations.
Details later…
PUNCH
