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Iftar Horror in Maiduguri: Coordinated Suicide Blasts Hit Market, Hospital, Post Office, kill dozens
Panic and devastation swept through Maiduguri on Monday evening after multiple suicide bomb explosions struck crowded civilian locations during the Muslim breaking of fast, in what security authorities described as a coordinated terrorist attack.
The explosions, which occurred at about 7:05 p.
In a press statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the attacks were said to have been carried out by suspected members of Boko Haram, who deployed suicide bombers to detonate improvised explosive devices in densely populated areas at the peak of Iftar gatherings.
Preliminary reports indicate that the attackers deliberately chose locations with high civilian presence in an apparent attempt to inflict maximum casualties and trigger widespread panic across the city.
Eyewitness accounts described scenes of chaos as explosions rocked the busy Monday Market, one of the city’s largest commercial hubs, while simultaneous blasts hit the Post Office vicinity and the hospital entrance, areas typically crowded at that hour.
He said multiple bombers may have been deployed as part of a coordinated operation, raising concerns about a broader network behind the attack.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, working alongside the Nigeria Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team and other security agencies, responded rapidly to the explosions.
The affected areas were immediately cordoned off and secured, while bomb disposal experts began sweeping operations to detect and neutralise any additional explosive devices.
Emergency response teams, including personnel from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), moved swiftly to evacuate victims.
Casualties were transported to multiple health facilities, including General Hospital Maiduguri, Specialist Hospital, and the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH).
Medical teams are currently attending to the injured, while rescue operations continue at the blast sites.
Following the attacks, security forces have intensified surveillance, patrols, and counter-IED operations across Maiduguri to track down suspected accomplices and prevent further incidents.
Lt. Colonel Uba warned that the attackers may have infiltrated the city in advance, suggesting the possibility of additional threats.
Residents have been advised to remain calm but alert, avoid crowded areas where possible, and report any suspicious individuals or objects to security agencies.
The military expressed condolences to families of victims and reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing those responsible.
The latest attack underscores ongoing security challenges in Nigeria’s North-East, where insurgent groups continue to target civilian populations despite sustained military operations.
For residents of Maiduguri, Monday’s explosions serve as a grim reminder that while progress has been made in counter-insurgency efforts, the threat of asymmetric attacks, particularly suicide bombings, remains a persistent danger.
Authorities said investigations are ongoing, and efforts are being intensified to dismantle the network behind what is now being treated as a coordinated urban terror assault.
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