Multiple Explosions Hit Maiduguri, Borno State Amid Ongoing Insurgent Attacks

Multiple explosions occurred in Maiduguri, the capital of Nigeria's Borno state, on Monday evening, targeting a post office, a local market, a hospital, and the Kaleri neighborhood. Borno state Governor Babagana Zulum condemned the attacks, which caused casualties though exact numbers remain unclear. Security forces responded promptly, advising residents to stay calm and avoid affected areas. The Nigerian military reported repelling insurgent attacks on the city's outskirts earlier that day amid ongoing violence by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province.