The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in Borno State has officially confirmed a death toll of 23 following a series of coordinated suicide attacks that shook Maiduguri on Monday evening.
According to ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, the Police Public Relations Officer, the blasts began around 7:24 p.m. and involved the use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
These deadly explosions were timed to cause maximum harm by targeting high-traffic areas, including the Post Office Flyover, the Monday Market, and the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
Commissioner of Police Naziru Abdulmajid, who personally visited the affected sites, noted that 108 people were injured and are currently receiving medical care.
In response to the tragedy, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit has been deployed to conduct sweep operations to ensure no other hidden devices remain in public spaces.
The police have activated enhanced security measures across the state and are working closely with the military to monitor the North-East region and prevent a recurrence of such insurgent tactics.
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