Multiple and powerful explosions rocked Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Tuesday night again, the News Agency of Nigeria is reporting.
At least six powerful explosions occurred between 10:45pm and 11pm.
About four explosives were detonated simultaneously, while two other powerful sounds were also heard some 15 minutes later.
Unlike the previous explosions, the current blast had a wide-range sound effect, sending its powerful sounds to many parts of the metropolis, forcing roofs to shake.
It was not clear where the blast occurred yet and efforts to get the details of the blasts were not successful as none of the official security spokespersons was available for comments.
However, a security source told NAN that soldiers had fired an artillery at a convoy of suspected Boko Haram insurgents who were trying to attack the city, which caused series of explosions.
NAN reports a series of blasts have hit the metropolis recently, with the latest happening on Monday, where 12 persons were said to have died.
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