At least 23 killed and over 100 injured in Nigeria suicide bombings

At least 23 people were killed and over 100 injured in suspected suicide bombings in Maiduguri, Nigeria, on Monday night, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the city’s recent history. The explosions occurred in crowded areas, including a major market and near the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. While no group has claimed responsibility, suspicion falls on Boko Haram, which has intensified attacks in the region. The violence disrupts a period of relative peace in Maiduguri amidst ongoing extremist threats.

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