RAMADAN TRAGEDY: Suicide Bombers Strike Maiduguri During Iftar, Trigger Panic Across City
In a chilling reminder of the persistent threat of insurgency in Nigeria’s North-East, suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers struck at the heart of Maiduguri just as residents gathered to break their Ramadan fast.
Multiple explosions rocked the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council at about 7:05 p.m. on Monday, targeting crowded locations including the Post Office area, the bustling Monday Market axis, and the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH).
According to the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, the coordinated attacks were carried out using improvised explosive devices, with the clear aim of causing mass casualties and widespread panic during the sacred Iftar period.
Security operatives, alongside the Nigeria Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit and other agencies, swiftly moved in to secure the affected areas, preventing further devastation.
Emergency responders, including officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), evacuated victims to nearby hospitals such as the General Hospital, Specialist Hospital, and UMTH, where medical teams are battling to save lives.
Preliminary findings suggest that multiple suicide bombers may have infiltrated the city, raising fears of additional planned attacks.
In response, security forces have heightened surveillance, intensified patrols, and deployed counter-IED measures across Maiduguri to track down any remaining suspects.
Residents have been urged to remain calm but vigilant, avoid crowded areas, and report suspicious movements or objects to security agencies.
Operation HADIN KAI extended condolences to the families of the victims, reaffirming its commitment to protecting lives and bringing those responsible to justice.
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