By Ridwanullah Sakariyah
Northern governors have called for calm and unity after multiple bomb explosions struck parts of Maiduguri, Borno State, on Monday evening, killing several people and injuring many others.
The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, said the attacks were aimed at creating fear and disrupting peace in the North-East.
The explosions occurred around 7:02 p.m. at three locations, the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, the Monday Market Roundabout, and the Post Office area, triggering panic across the city, especially around the busy market axis.
Emergency officials confirmed that response teams were quickly sent to the affected areas.
The Head of Operations of the Federal Fire Service in Borno, Mohammed Kafaran, said, “Yes, there was a bomb explosion at the Monday Market area around Elkanemi. We have deployed our team there to assess the situation and take reports. We will provide more details shortly.”
Eyewitnesses reported that several victims were seen at the scene, while the injured were rushed to hospitals, including the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri.
Reacting to the incident, Yahaya described the attack as inhuman and dangerous.
He said, “This senseless act of violence is not only reprehensible but a cruel attempt to instill fear and disrupt the fragile peace being restored in the North-East. It is an attack on our collective humanity and must be condemned in the strongest terms.”
He expressed sympathy with families of those who died and wished the injured quick recovery.
The governor also praised first responders and security agencies for their quick action and urged residents to remain calm and support ongoing investigations.
He added, “Now, more than ever, we must stand united against forces of terror. Our resolve to secure our region remains unshaken, and together, we shall overcome these cowardly acts.”
