Lead 2March 17, New Delhi — Coordinated attacks carried out by suspected suicide bombers struck the city of Maiduguri in Nigeria, killing at least 23 people and injuring 108.The explosions occurred in crowded areas, including a market, a hospital entrance, and a post office, shortly after...
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Lead 1March 17, New Delhi — Multiple explosions rocked Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria on Monday evening, with police saying the blasts were caused by suspected suicide bombers.The explosions occurred in areas including the city’s main market and near a hospital, leaving several people...
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