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Bombs explode in northeastern Nigeria, leaving scores killed and injured, authorities say
At least 23 dead and 108 injured in three suspected suicide bombings in Maiduguri, reflecting an intensified insurgency by jihadi extremist groups in northeastern Nigeria.
- On Monday night, bombs exploded in at least three locations in Borno state, killing and injuring scores of civilians in Maiduguri, the state capital where explosions were heard.
- For years, Nigeria has been battling a complex security crisis from armed groups, with jihadi extremists including Boko Haram blamed for intensified attacks this month despite Maiduguri's rare recent incidents.
- Bagoni Alkali, eyewitness, said 'Right now, over 200 people have been injured and are receiving care in the accident and emergency department', while Mohammed Hassan, volunteer group member, evacuated 10 bodies from the Post Office and Monday Markets and urged blood donations.
- Emergency services said casualties are still being managed at the hospital, and Abdullahi stated, 'We can't give the actual figure until we count', while Zulum condemned the explosions.
- The Nigerian military said it repelled suspected militant attacks on the outskirts of Maiduguri on Monday, but no group has claimed responsibility for the bombings, leaving authorities uncertain over the perpetrators.
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A timeline of attacks in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state
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