Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- At least 10 persons have now been confirmed killed and about 60 injured when Boko Haram insurgents attacked Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, Tuesday evening.

The governor of the state, Babagana Zulum, confirmed the attack.

The military had, in a shared text message, claimed to have repelled the attack, while announcing five deaths.

PREMIUM TIMES had earlier quoted an undisclosed military source as saying the insurgents launched bombs which landed in crowded residential areas of Maiduguri.

PREMIUM TIMES was told Mr Zulum has visited some of the hospitals where the injured are receiving medical treatment.

Officials informed the governor during the visit that 10 persons were killed and 60 injured by rocket bombs f...