Nigeria, March 17 -- The Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has criticised the federal government's handling of renewed attacks in Borno State following multiple explosions in Maiduguri, the state capital.

The blasts, which occurred on Monday, targeted crowded and strategic locations within the metropolis, including the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) gate, the Monday Market Roundabout and the Post Office area.

The coordinated nature of the attacks has heightened fears of a resurgence of insurgent activity in the North-east.

According to initial reports, at least five people were killed while several others sustained injuries. Security sources suspect the attacks were carried out by fighters linked to Boko Ha...