The capital city of Borno state, Maiduguri, is under attack from insurgents believed to be members of the extremist Boko Haram sect.

According to residents, two thunderous explosions, suspected to be from detonated bombs, were heard in the city at about 6.15 p.m. on March 1, 2014, Saturday. Minutes ago, third explosion has been reported. The blasts occurred at an area called Ngomari, close to old airport Maiduguri. According to PREMIUM TIMES panic and confusion hit the city, heavy dust and smoke everywhere now, as the residents rushed their homes for safety. It cannot be ascertained immediately if the blast was targeted at civilians. No one could also say if there are casualties yet. Reports reaching NAIJ.com say that about 67 people died in Ajilari, Maiduguri, as the result of the explosions. BIAFRA @UKWUIZUOGU Follow @naijcom note than 67 persons died at ajilari in Maiduguri as explotions rocked d city.security personnel has codon off d area 10:52 AM - 1 Mar 2014