A teaching hospital and two markets in the city of Maiduguri were hit in what a military spokesman said were suicide bombings by Boko Haram.
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TUE · 2026-03-17 · 11:45 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0317-25302
NSR-2026-0317-25302News Report·EN·Conflict
At Least 23 Killed in Nigeria as Insurgent Attacks Go On Despite U.S. Help
At least 23 people were killed in Maiduguri, Nigeria, following attacks on a teaching hospital and two markets. A military spokesman attributed the attacks to suicide bombings carried out by Boko Haram.
Ismail Alfa and Saikou JammehNew York Times - WorldFiled 2026-03-17 · 11:45 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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At least 23 people were killed in Maiduguri, Nigeria, following attacks on a teaching hospital and two markets. A military spokesman attributed the attacks to suicide bombings carried out by Boko Haram. The incidents occurred despite ongoing U.S. assistance aimed at combating the insurgency in the region. The attacks highlight the continued threat posed by Boko Haram in Nigeria. The bombings targeted civilian areas within the city.
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A teaching hospital and two markets in Maiduguri were hit.
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The attacks occurred despite U.S. help.
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At least 23 people were killed in Nigeria.
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The attacks were suicide bombings by Boko Haram.
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