KEY POINTS

• Three coordinated explosions hit major locations in Maiduguri, leaving many feared dead and several injured.
• Security agencies and emergency responders have been deployed, with casualty figures still unconfirmed.
• Governor Babagana Zulum condemned the attacks and linked them to ongoing military operations against insurgents.

Panic gripped residents of Maiduguri on Monday evening after three near-simultaneous explosions perpetrated by Boko Haram hit major locations across the city, including the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, the bustling Monday Market, and the Post Office area.

Although the exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed, many people are feared dead while several others sustained injuries.

Victims have reportedly been rushed to nearby hospitals as emergency responders and security operatives continue rescue and assessment efforts.

Residents Express Fear Amid Renewed Insecurity

A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force described the situation as dire, saying the city appeared to be “under siege.” Civil society groups also raised concerns about a potential return to heightened insecurity in the region.

The Borno State Police Command confirmed the incidents and deployed its Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit alongside other security teams to the affected areas. Authorities have urged residents to remain calm, vigilant, and avoid the blast sites.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) described the incident as tragic, noting that several injured victims are receiving medical attention while coordination with relevant stakeholders continues.

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, currently in Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj, strongly condemned the attacks, describing them as “barbaric and inhumane,” especially during the holy month of Ramadan.