Maiduguri, Nigeria — Coordinated Explosions in Maiduguri Kill 23 Maiduguri, Nigeria — March 17, 2026 — A series of coordinated explosions struck Maiduguri, the capital of Nigeria’s Borno state, resulting in at least 23 deaths and over 100 injuries.
The attacks, which occurred just after the end of Ramadan fasting, targeted a busy market, the entrance of Maiduguri’s largest teaching hospital, and a post office area.
The military has attributed the blasts to suspected Boko Haram militants and warned of an increased threat of suicide attacks in the final days of Ramadan.
This comes on the heels of an attack on a military post overnight Sunday to Monday, which authorities also blamed on suspected jihadists. President Bola Tinubu has ordered the country’s security chiefs to take charge of the situation in Maiduguri. “
Normalcy has been fully restored in the affected areas, “police said adding that security forces have increased their presence and surveillance to prevent further occurrences.
Witnesses described scenes of panic as people fled the initial explosion at the market. Officials commented on the matter. “
Unfortunately, as they were running towards the post office, the person who had the explosive device ran into the crowd while people were still trying to escape.”.
The attacks have shattered a period of relative calm in Maiduguri, which had become a relative oasis of peace amidst Nigeria’s long-running insurgency. Despite improved security within the city, conflict analyst Confidence McHarry noted that countryside attacks have continued, often just a few kilometers from town.
The toll from the explosions could be as high as 31, according to an anti-jihadist militia member.
The situation remains fluid, with further details expected to emerge.
