AN early explosion has occurred in  Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
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The explosion occurred at about 5am.
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The exact scene of the explosion was yet to be confirmed as at press time.
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But  sources said it was at a mosque close to the University of Maiduguri.

According to an eyewitness, staff and students of the university were observing their prayer when the incident happened.‎
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Details of casualties were equally not available as at press time.
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Borno State, especially Maiduguri, the capital, has been the ground for strikes by the Boko Haram sect.
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This has been more so since the sect was flushed out of its headquarters in Camp Zero, Sambisa Forest.‎

Suicide bombers, especially female, have been used to carry out the bombings.‎