Following bomb explosions that simultaneously shook three parts of Maiduguri, Borno State, on Monday, 23 people have been confirmed dead and 108 have been injured to varied degrees.
The locations affected by the explosion included the Post Office Flyover area, Maiduguri Monday Market, and the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
In a statement on Tuesday, ASP Nahum Daso, the spokesman for the Borno State Police Command, acknowledged the casualty toll and stated that the inquiry was still in progress to determine the incident’s causes.
The statement read, “Following the devastating suspected suicide IED explosions that occurred at about 7:24pm on March 16, 2026, at (1) Maiduguri Monday Market, (2) University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital gate, and (3) Post Office Flyover area, Maiduguri.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the incidents were carried out by suspected suicide bombers. Regrettably, 23 persons lost their lives, while 108 others sustained varying degrees of injuries.”
Daso added that following the incidents, a combined team of police tactical units, the military, and other security operatives was swiftly deployed to the affected areas.
“The scenes were immediately secured, cordoned off, and subjected to thorough sweep operations by Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit Base 13 Maiduguri to rule out the presence of any additional threats,” he added.
Additionally, he mentioned that Naziru Abdulmaji, the state Commissioner of Police, visited the impacted areas to examine the situation on the spot and review continuing response activities.
According to him, emergency personnel, including the National Emergency Management Agency and the State Emergency Management Agency, quickly removed the casualties to medical facilities so they could receive treatment.
“The Borno State Police Command wishes to state that normalcy has been fully restored in the affected areas. Meanwhile, security operatives have heightened their presence and surveillance across Maiduguri and its environs to prevent any further occurrences,” he added.
“Investigations are ongoing to further ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incidents and to bring perpetrators to justice,” Daso said.
Meanwhile, in a statement, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, called for increased vigilance and heightened security measures, particularly in places of worship, as the Eid period approaches.
“I am deeply saddened by the explosions that occurred in parts of the metropolis on Monday evening.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and those injured as a result of the blast. The act is utterly condemnable, barbaric and inhumane,” Zulum said.
He added, “The recent surge in attacks is not unconnected with intense military operations in the Sambisa forest and other hideouts of the insurgents.”
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