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AUTHORITIES in Borno have confirmed the death of 23 persons following three separate bomb blasts across Maiduguri, the state capital.
Police also said a total of 108 others sustained injuries during the incident on Monday night.
Spokesman of the Command, Nahum Kenneth-Daso however, said on Tuesday, that normalcy has returned to the state capital.
“Following the devastating suspected suicide IED explosions that occurred at about 1924HRS on 16th March, 2026, at (1) Maiduguri Monday Market, (2) University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) gate, and (3) Post Office Flyover area, Maiduguri,” Kenneth-Daso said.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the incidents were carried out by suspected suicide bombers. Regrettably, a total of twenty-three (23) persons lost their lives, while one hundred and eight (108) others sustained varying degrees of injuries.”
The police spokesman further explained that, following the incidents, a combined team of police tactical units, the military, and other joint security operatives was swiftly deployed to the affected areas.
The scenes were then immediately secured, cordoned off, and thoroughly swept by the Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit, Base 13, Maiduguri, to rule out any additional threats.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, visited the affected locations to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the situation and to evaluate ongoing response efforts. He commiserated with victims and their families, while assuring the public of the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
“Victims were promptly evacuated by emergency responders, including the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), to medical facilities where they are currently receiving treatment,” the Command’s spokesman added.