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By Lawrence Agbo
The Nigerian Army has stepped up surveillance and security operations across Maiduguri following multiple suicide bombings that rocked the city on Monday evening.
The North East Headquarters Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), disclosed this in a statement by its Media Information Officer, Lt. Col. Sani Uba.
The attacks, which took place on March 16, 2026, at 7:05 p.m. during the Iftar period, targeted three busy areas of the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC): the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), the Monday Market axis, and the vicinity of the Post Office.
The army described the incidents as coordinated assaults aimed at causing mass casualties and spreading fear among the populace.
“Preliminary information indicates that the terrorists may have deployed multiple suicide bombers into Maiduguri with the intention of carrying out coordinated attacks at crowded locations,” the statement said.
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Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit and other security agencies, swiftly secured and cordoned off the affected areas to prevent further harm.
Victims were taken to the General Hospital, Specialist Hospital, and UMTH for immediate medical attention by emergency responders, which involve members of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other medical teams.
Medical teams are currently attending to the injured across various health facilities, while rescue and evacuation operations continue. Security forces have also intensified patrols, surveillance, and counter-IED measures across the city to prevent recurrence.
Residents have been urged to remain calm but vigilant, avoid crowded places where possible, and promptly report any suspicious movements, objects, or activities to the nearest security agency.
Operation HADIN KAI expressed condolences to the families of victims and reassured the public of its commitment, alongside other security agencies, to safeguarding lives and property while pursuing those responsible for the attacks.
