By: The daily torch media
Residents of Maiduguri were thrown into panic on Monday evening after a series of suspected suicide bombings rocked parts of the Borno State capital, leaving at least 23 people dead and 108 others injured.
The Borno State Police Command confirmed that the explosions occurred around 7 p.m., shortly after Muslims had broken their Ramadan fast. Preliminary investigations indicate that the attacks were carried out by suspected suicide bombers using improvised explosive devices linked to Boko Haram fighters.
According to police spokesperson ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, the blasts struck several locations, including the Maiduguri Monday Market, the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), and the Post Office Flyover area. Authorities said the incident occurred at about 1924 hours.
Security operatives, including Police Tactical Units, the military, and other joint forces, were swiftly deployed to the affected areas. The scenes were secured and thoroughly searched by the Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit to prevent further threats.
Commissioner of Police Naziru Abdulmajid later visited the locations to assess the situation and commiserate with victims and their families. He assured residents of the command’s continued commitment to protecting lives and property.
Emergency responders from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) evacuated the injured to nearby medical facilities, where they are currently receiving treatment.
The police said normalcy has since been restored, with heightened security surveillance across Maiduguri and surrounding areas. Authorities also reiterated their determination to investigate the attacks and bring those responsible to justice.
