Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, awoke to the sounds of bombs and gunfire as protests erupted throughout the city.
Residents were jolted from their sleep by the chaos, which quickly spread through the streets.
Security agencies responded by firing bullets into the sky in an attempt to control the situation.
Meanwhile, Nigerian Air Force jets have been seen flying over the city, aiming to maintain law and order from above.
Significant unrest has been reported in the Bulumkutu and Baga Road areas, where determined youths have vowed to continue their protests despite the escalating violence. “There is no going back,” they declared, standing their ground.
Tragically, at least five people have been shot, and several others have been hospitalized, according to a protester on the scene.
The situation remains tense, with both security forces and protesters showing no signs of backing down.
