23 KILLED, 108 INJURED IN MAIDUGURI BOMB BLAST
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The police in Borno state have confirmed that 23 people are dead and 108 are hurt after three bombs exploded in different places in Maiduguri. The bombs exploded around 7:24pm on Monday and hit a big market, the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and a flyover near the Post Office.
In a statement signed by Nahum Daso, its spokesperson, the command 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 statement reads.
“Following the incidents, a combined team of Police Tactical Units, the Military, and other Joint Security Operatives were swiftly deployed to the affected areas.
“The scenes were immediately secured, cordoned off, and subjected to thorough sweep operations by Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit Base 13 Maiduguri to rule out the presence of any additional threats.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, psc, 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.”
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, psc, 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.”
Daso said victims were promptly evacuated to medical facilities by emergency responders, including the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA).
According to the police, normalcy has been fully restored in the affected areas. The force also said investigations are apace.
“Meanwhile, joint security operatives have heightened security presence and surveillance across Maiduguri and its environs to prevent any further occurrences,” the statement added.
“Investigations are ongoing to further ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incidents and to bring perpetrators to justice.
“The Borno State Police Command urges members of the public to remain calm, vigilant, and to promptly report any suspicious movements or objects to the nearest security agency.”
Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, called for calm following the explosions.
On Monday, Zulum spoke out against the attacks, calling them “completely unacceptable, brutal, and cruel.” The governor said targeting civilians and places of worship is unacceptable, especially at a time when Muslim faithful are observing acts of devotion.
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