Residents of Maiduguri, Borno State capital, were thrown into shock this Monday evening, March 16, 2026, following deafening sounds of multiple explosions.

A report by Daily Trust said that Boko Haram terrorists were suspected to have planted Improvised Explosives Device (IEDs) in parts of the ancient town.

The gate of University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), Monday Market Roundabout and Elkanemi were areas affected by the explosion, the report said.

The first explosion, it said, was reportedly heard around 7pm, shortly after Muslims broke their fast.

"It is unclear if there were any casualties from the incident which occurred hours after terrorists attacked a military location in Ajilari, an outskirt of Maiduguri, where they burnt the place and carted away a military patrol vehicle.

"However, the troops successfully repelled the attack and killed some of the terrorists as many fled the scene with bullet wounds," the report said.

More details are being awaited.