Army Warns of More Suicide Bombings In Borno

Following Monday’s deadly blasts, the Nigerian Army has alerted Maiduguri residents to the potential deployment of more suicide bombers by Boko Haram, warning the public to steer clear of crowded areas. The alarm follows a suicide bombing, which reportedly occurred almost simultaneously at the gate of the University of Maiduguri…...

The alarm follows a suicide bombing, which reportedly occurred almost simultaneously at the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, the Monday Market Roundabout and the Post Office area, which left 23 dead and 108 injured.

The blasts, suspected to have been caused by improvised explosive devices planted by fighters of Boko Haram, were reported around 7 p.m., shortly after Muslims broke their fast.

In a Tuesday statement signed by Lt. Col. Sanni Uba, the Media Information Officer, Northeast Joint Taskforce Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigerian Army, the attacks targeted crowded public areas in an attempt by the terrorists to inflict mass casualties and create panic within the metropolis.

The statement reads, “Preliminary information further indicates that the terrorists may have deployed multiple suicide bombers into Maiduguri with the intention of carrying out coordinated suicide bombings at crowded locations. Security forces have therefore intensified surveillance, patrols and counter-IED measures across the metropolis to track down any remaining suspects and prevent further attacks.

“Members of the public are therefore urged to remain calm but vigilant, avoid crowded areas where possible and promptly report any suspicious persons, unattended items or unusual activities to the nearest security agency. Operation HADIN KAI commiserates with the families of the victims and assures the public that troops and all security agencies remain fully committed to safeguarding lives and property while relentlessly pursuing terrorist elements responsible for these heinous acts.”

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team and other sister security agencies, responded swiftly to the incident and immediately secured and cordoned off the affected locations to prevent further harm.

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The statement added, “Emergency response teams, including personnel from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other medical service providers, promptly evacuated casualties to the General Hospital, Specialist Hospital and the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital for urgent medical attention.”

“Medical teams are currently attending to injured victims at various health facilities across the city, while emergency responders continue rescue and evacuation efforts at the affected locations,” the statement concluded.

TVC News previously reported that the Borno State Police Command confirmed that 23 people were killed and 108 others injured in multiple suspected suicide bombings that rocked Maiduguri late Monday.

On Monday, residents of Maiduguri were thrown into panic in the evening following multiple explosions across parts of the city.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, visited the affected locations to conduct an on-the-spot assessment and evaluate ongoing response efforts.