Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria — Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State in northeastern Nigeria has revealed that two suspected suicide bombers are still being tracked by security forces following a series of deadly explosions in the state capital, Maiduguri.
The governor disclosed this while speaking in an interview, explaining that intelligence reports indicated five attackers had entered the city. According to him, three of them have already detonated their explosive devices, leaving two others yet to strike.
The attacks, which occurred on Monday evening, targeted multiple locations across Maiduguri, including the Post Office area, the busy Monday Market, and the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, a major public health facility in the region. The explosions happened at a time when many Muslim residents were preparing to break their Ramadan fast.
At least 23 people were confirmed dead, while about 100 others sustained injuries, making it one of the deadliest incidents in recent months in the region that has long battled insurgency.
Okay News reports that the Nigerian Army has attributed the coordinated attacks to Boko Haram, an armed extremist group that has operated in northeastern Nigeria for more than a decade, carrying out bombings, kidnappings, and other violent acts.
Governor Zulum said security agencies are actively working to locate and stop the remaining suspects before they can carry out further attacks.
“We’ve got solid intelligence that five suicide bombers made it into Maiduguri,” he said. “Three have already detonated their devices.
“We’re tracking the remaining two right now. I won’t say more than that, but we’re on it. By God’s grace, we’ll stop those last two before they can strike.”
The governor expressed deep concern over the loss of lives, noting that he received news of the incident while he was in Saudi Arabia.
“As the governor and chief security officer of Borno, it hit me hard,” he said. “My prayers are with the victims and their families. I just want to reassure the people of Maiduguri and the whole state that this madness will end.”
Since returning to Nigeria, Zulum has held several high-level meetings with military commanders and other security officials to strengthen response efforts and prevent further violence.
The latest development highlights ongoing security challenges in northeastern Nigeria, where civilians continue to face threats despite years of military operations against insurgent groups.
