The city of Maiduguri in Borno state this morning experienced three  large explosions suspected to be a major bomb attack, Sahara Reporters reports
Saharareporters  could not ascertain if the explosions led to deaths or destruction of  any kind. But our sources states that the three explosions were heard  across the city.
SaharaRepoprters learnt that fighters from the Islamist sect Boko  Haram are attempting to bomb and take over a major military base known  as "Giwa barracks" in Maiduguri. A gunfight is raging in the area as at  the time of publishing this report.