23 Feared Dead, 108 Injured in Maiduguri Market, Hospital, Flyover Blasts
By Trek Africa Newspaper
At least 23 persons have been confirmed dead and 108 others injured following multiple explosions that rocked Maiduguri on Monday evening.
The Nigeria Police Force in Borno State disclosed the casualty figures on Tuesday, attributing the attacks to suspected suicide bombers.
According to the command’s spokesperson, Nahum Daso, the coordinated attacks occurred at about 7:24 p.m. and involved the use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Preliminary investigations revealed that the blasts targeted crowded and strategic locations, including the Maiduguri Central Market, popularly known as Monday Market, the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and the Post Office Flyover area.
Security agencies swiftly responded to the incident, deploying a joint team of police tactical units, military personnel, and other security operatives to the affected sites. The areas were immediately cordoned off, while the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit carried out sweep operations to rule out further threats.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, visited the scenes for an on-the-spot assessment and expressed condolences to the victims and their families.
Emergency responders, including the National Emergency Management Agency and the Borno State Emergency Management Agency, evacuated the injured to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
Police authorities assured residents that normalcy has been restored in the affected areas, with security significantly reinforced across the metropolis to prevent further incidents.
Residents were urged to remain calm but vigilant, and to promptly report any suspicious activities or objects to security agencies.
The police reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and safeguarding lives and property across the state.
