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Suicide bombings show resilience of Nigerian jihadists despite years of war
The attacks killed 26 and injured 146, marking the deadliest suicide bombing in Nigeria in seven years, with President Tinubu deploying top military leaders to oversee security.
- The Nigerian Army warned of multiple suicide bombers deployed in Maiduguri, Borno State's capital, resulting in 26 deaths and numerous injuries from coordinated blasts at crowded locations on Monday evening.
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed service chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri to oversee security efforts and promised intensified military operations following the attacks.
- Medical teams treated over 146 injured victims in various Maiduguri hospitals, including the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, amid urgent appeals for blood donations due to shortages.
- Security experts and politicians called for a reassessment of security strategies, urging proactive, technology-driven approaches and stronger government action beyond repeated directives.
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Maiduguri Blasts: Army Warns Of Multiple Suicide Bombers; Death Toll Rises To 26
The Nigerian Army has urged residents of Borno State to remain vigilant, warning that terrorists may have deployed multiple suicide bombers in Maiduguri, the state capital. This is as the death toll from Monday’s multiple explosions hit 26. The blasts occurred at about 7:00 p.m. at three locations simultaneously—the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), the Monday Market roundabout, and the Post Office. The coordinated at…
Nigeria tightens security in Maiduguri after suicide attacks
President Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, following Monday's suicide bombings that left at least 23 people dead. Authorities suspect Boko Haram militants as being behind the attacks.
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