The Nigerian Army has warned that multiple Boko Haram suicide bombers may still be present in Maiduguri, Borno State, following a series of explosions that rocked the city on Monday evening.
According to the Borno State Police Command, 23 people were killed and 108 others sustained injuries in the blasts, which targeted crowded locations including a major market, the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and the Post Office flyover.
Sani Uba, spokesperson for the army’s Operation HADIN KAI, confirmed that the attacks were carried out by suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers using improvised explosive devices. He noted that the terrorists likely planned coordinated bombings to maximize casualties and create panic in the city.
In response, security forces have intensified surveillance, patrols, and counter-IED operations. Troops, alongside the Nigeria Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team and other security agencies, cordoned off affected areas and ensured the evacuation of casualties to the General Hospital, Specialist Hospital, and the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital for urgent medical care.
Uba urged residents to remain calm but vigilant, avoid crowded areas where possible, and report suspicious individuals or objects to security agencies immediately.
The army emphasized its commitment to preventing further attacks and tracking down any remaining suspects in the metropolis.
This warning underscores the ongoing threat posed by Boko Haram in northeast Nigeria and the continued need for heightened security measures.
