23 Killed, 108 injured in Maiduguri bomb basts — Police

The Nigeria Police Force in Borno State has confirmed that 23 people were killed and 108 others injured following multiple suspected suicide bomb attacks in Maiduguri.

According to the Borno State Police Command, the explosions occurred at the popular Monday Market, the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and the Post Office Flyover.

Police Public Relations Officer, Nahum Kenneth Daso, disclosed in a statement that security operatives, including police tactical teams, the military and other joint security units, were immediately deployed to the affected locations.

He explained that the areas were secured and thoroughly searched by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit to prevent further threats.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Naziru Abdulmajid, visited the blast scenes and commiserated with victims and their families, assuring residents of the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property.

Emergency response agencies, including the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), evacuated the injured to nearby hospitals where they are currently receiving treatment.

Police authorities said normalcy has been restored in the city, with additional security deployments across Maiduguri to prevent further attacks. Investigations are also ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible.