Multiple suicide attacks have been reported early Wednesday morning in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital.
According to the State Emergency Management Agency, (SEMA) 16 persons have been confirmed dead and several others injured.
The first attack was carried out by three teenage boys at a mosque around Ministry of Housing quarters and Buhari Housing Estate in the city.
According to an eyewitness, the suicide bomber came near the mosque, hugged one of the boys around and blew off himself and others around.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that troops of the Army 120 Task Force Battalion in Yobe, have killed more than 100 fleeing terrorists at Goniri area of the state.
The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja.
The statement said seven soldiers died, while nine others were wounded when the terrorists attempted to invade the military base at Goniri, early on Wednesday.
“The fleeing Boko Haram terrorists in a desperation to create an impression that they remain relevant, early today made a futile attempt on 120 Task Force Battalion troops at Goniri, Yobe State.
“During the encounter, our gallant troops successfully repelled the attack and inflicted heavy casualty on the invaders, as all of them were killed.
“More than 100 terrorists died but unfortunately however, seven of our gallant soldiers paid the supreme price while defending our father land, one officer and eight soldiers were also wounded,”