Multiple explosions rock northeastern Nigeria, leaving scores killed and injured, authorities say

Associated Press (AP) ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By HARUNA UMARMarch 16, 2026 at 10:23 PM

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Multiple explosions struck Maiduguri, Borno state, in northeastern Nigeria on Monday night, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries. The blasts occurred at the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and two local markets. Emergency services cited possible suicide bombings as the cause. While no group has claimed responsibility, suspicion falls on extremist groups like Boko Haram, which has waged an insurgency in the region for over a decade. The Nigerian military reported repelling attacks by suspected Islamic militants earlier that day. Witnesses described a scene of mass casualties, with hundreds injured and many fatalities at the blast sites.

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Conflict

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The blasts occurred at the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and two local markets.

factual — Sirajo Abdullahi, NEMA100% confidence

Explosions were heard in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital.

factual — AP100% confidence

Bombs exploded in at least three locations in northeastern Nigeria’s Borno state Monday night.

factual — emergency services100% confidence

Over 200 people have been injured and are receiving care in the accident and emergency department.

quote — Bagoni Alkali, eyewitness90% confidence

This attack’s been one of the deadliest in Maiduguri in years.

quote — Mohammed Hassan, volunteer group member80% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Mohammed Hassan 40% Bagoni Alkali 40% Associated Press ×250% Sirajo Abdullahi 60% National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) 60% Post Office Market ×260% Monday Market ×260% University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital 70% Borno State ×380% Boko Haram ×285% Nigeria ×490% Maiduguri ×695%

Keywords

bombings 90% explosions 80% northeastern nigeria 70% boko haram 70% maiduguri 70% islamic militants 60% casualties 60% jihadi 50% security crisis 50% armed groups 40%

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Maiduguri

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