Breaking: Death Toll Rises To 23 As Maiduguri Bomb Blasts Leave Over 100 Wounded

Authorities described the incident as coordinated suicide attacks carried out across different parts of the city. According to police reports, the explosions occurred around 7:24 p.m. and targeted busy and strategic locations, including Monday Market Maiduguri, the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and the Post Office Flyover.

In a statement issued by Police Public Relations Officer, Nahum Kenneth Daso, preliminary findings indicated that the attacks were carried out by suspected suicide bombers using improvised explosive devices. The near-simultaneous blasts across multiple sites have raised concerns about evolving tactics by insurgent groups operating in the North-East.

The choice of locations—a crowded market, a hospital vicinity, and a major flyover—suggested an intention to inflict significant casualties, create widespread panic, and disrupt daily activities in the city. Following the incident, a joint security response involving police tactical units, military personnel, and other agencies was immediately deployed to the affected areas.

The sites were secured and cordoned off, while the Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit carried out sweep operations to rule out the presence of additional devices. The Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, visited the locations, sympathized with victims and their families, and reassured residents of the command’s commitment to safety.

Emergency responders, including the National Emergency Management Agency and the Borno State Emergency Management Agency, worked alongside medical teams to evacuate victims, with the injured taken to hospitals across Maiduguri for treatment.

Authorities said efforts are ongoing to restore normalcy, with heightened security presence across the city and nearby communities. Residents have been urged to remain calm but vigilant and to report any suspicious activity, as the police continue to emphasize their commitment to maintaining peace and stability.