The Nigerian Military responded Tuesday to a security incident in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, Northeast Nigeria, after insurgents breached the city and fired multiple rockets.

The security breach happened in the Kaleri area, close to the University of Maiduguri, on Tuesday evening.

Residents close to the location of the explosions and gunfire fled to safety.

According to unconfirmed reports, at least 15 persons were killed and dozens others injured.

Journalist Jack Vince in the city of Maiduguri has been telling WADR about this attempted attack.