At least five people were killed on Thursday after three explosions rocked Maiduguri the Borno State Capital.

The blasts which come a few hours before President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the state left about eight persons injured.

The explosions according to sources occurred in Bulumkutu, Ajilari Cross and Ayaje.

President Buhari is  to today commission an edifice donated by Mohammed Indimi to the University of Maiduguri.

He is also expected to commission some projects executed by the Borno State Government.