At least 23 people have been killed and 108 injured by a series of suspected suicide bombings in Maiduguri, marking one of the worst recent attacks on the capital of Borno state. A post office, a popular weekly market, and the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital were hit within minutes of each other at around 19:30 local time (18:30 GMT) on Monday, police in the north-eastern state say. The sites, which are among the city's busiest locations, had drawn large crowds after the day's Ramadan fast was broken. Nigeria's military has blamed the attack on militants from the notorious Boko Haram group. Boko Haram originated in Maiduguri, and the city became the epicentre of the Islamist group's insurgency, which began in 2009. However, the state capital had been enjoying a relatively stable period after intensified military operations had pushed armed groups into remote border areas. Preliminary investigation reveals that the incidents were carried out by suspected suicide bombers, Borno police said in a statement, adding that an investigation was under way to establish the identity of the attackers. Modu Bukar, a resident who witnessed the market blast and helped take victims to the hospital, told the AFP news agency: We were sitting when we suddenly heard a loud explosion. Everyone immediately started running in fear. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu condemned the attacks in a statement on Tuesday, calling them profoundly upsetting and the desperate acts of the evil-minded terrorist groups. He has ordered security chiefs to move to Maiduguri and take charge of the situation. Just hours before the bombings, security forces repelled an overnight attack by suspected Islamist fighters on a military post in the Ajilari Cross area, on the outskirts of Maiduguri.
Tragic Attacks in Nigeria: 23 Lives Lost in Suicide Bombings
Tragic Attacks in Nigeria: 23 Lives Lost in Suicide Bombings
A series of suspected suicide bombings in Maiduguri, Nigeria, has left 23 dead and over 100 injured. The attacks struck key locations during Ramadan, bringing alarm to residents who had hoped for peace since intensified military efforts pushed attacks to remote areas.
In Maiduguri, Nigeria, a devastating series of suspected suicide bombings has resulted in the deaths of at least 23 people and left 108 injured. The attacks targeted key locations such as a post office, a bustling market, and the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital shortly after the evening Ramadan fast was broken. Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic scene as people fled in fear. Nigeria's military has blamed the notorious Boko Haram for the violence, marking a severe setback for a city that has seen relative stability in recent years. President Bola Tinubu condemned the attacks and ordered immediate action to enhance security.
