An explosion has occurred at the Maiduguri market near the Power Holding Company building, online newspaper, Premium Times, reported on Tuesday morning.
The explosion, according to Premium Times, occurred at about 8:20am.
Many casualties may be recorded as the area is usually a crowded commercial centre.
Premium Times said an officer of the Department of State Service confirmed the explosion to it.
Emergency officials are said to be on their way to the explosion scene.
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