Many killed, wounded after blasts hit Nigeria’s Maiduguri, witnesses say

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by By AFP and APMarch 17, 2026 at 02:05 AM

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Multiple blasts struck Maiduguri, Nigeria on Monday, March 17, 2026, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries. The suspected suicide bombings occurred at the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and two local markets. Explosives clearance teams were deployed to the three locations. While no group has claimed responsibility, the attacks come amid Nigeria's ongoing struggle with armed groups, including Boko Haram and ISWAP, in the northern part of the country. The Nigerian military reported repelling attacks on Maiduguri's outskirts earlier that day. Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum condemned the bombings, linking them to military operations in the Sambisa forest. Authorities have urged residents to remain calm.

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Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum condemned the apparent bombings.

factual — article100% confidence

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

factual — Sirajo Abdullahi, NEMA100% confidence

Police deploy explosives’ clearance teams to three sites following suspected suicide attacks.

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Multiple blasts have struck Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri, killing and wounding dozens of people.

factual — witnesses90% confidence

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

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Key Entities & Roles

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Nahum Daso Kenneth 40% Sambisa forest 50% Babagana Zulum ×250% University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital 50% Sirajo Abdullahi ×260% Borno State ×370% National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) 70% Boko Haram 70% Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) 70% Nigeria ×380% Maiduguri ×690%

Keywords

blasts 90% maiduguri 80% suicide attacks 70% casualties 60% borno state 60% security crisis 50% armed groups 50% boko haram 40% military operations 40%

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Al Jazeera

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Maiduguri

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