{"id":196825,"date":"2026-03-17T02:08:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T01:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/double-explosion-rocks-maiduguri"},"modified":"2026-03-17T03:14:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T02:14:59","slug":"double-explosion-rocks-maiduguri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/double-explosion-rocks-maiduguri","title":{"rendered":"Double explosion rocks Maiduguri"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A double bomb attack struck Maiduguri today, targeting the Monday Market and the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) shortly after iftar, around 7:20 PM.<\/p>\n<p>According to Borno State Police Command official spokesperson Nahum Kenneth Daso, the incident was confirmed via a post on his X handle.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement: \u201cFollowing reports of a suspected explosion at Maiduguri Monday Market and UMTH gate at about 7:20 PM, joint security operatives and emergency responders have been deployed. The Police EOD Unit, Base 13 Maiduguri, is on the ground.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cResidents are advised to remain calm and avoid the area while assessments continue. Further updates will follow shortly. Emergency Contacts: 0806 807 5581, 0802 347 3293.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. A double bomb attack struck Maiduguri today, targeting the Monday Market and the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) shortly after iftar, around 7:20 PM. According to Borno State Police Command official spokesperson Nahum Kenneth Daso, the incident was confirmed via a post on his X handle. 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