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President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to move to Maiduguri, Borno State, following recent multiple explosions staged by suspected suicide bombers that killed at least 23 people and injured more than 100 others.
The blasts occurred at the Maiduguri Monday Market, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) gate, and Post Office Flyover area, according to police authorities.
“Regrettably, a total of twenty-three (23) persons lost their lives, while one hundred and eight (108) others sustained varying degrees of injuries.”
Reacting to the incident, Tinubu on Tuesday expressed condolences to the victims and residents of the state.
“The recent news from Maiduguri, Borno State, is profoundly upsetting. I mourn those who lost their lives, sympathise with the injured and stand in solidarity with the people of Borno during this challenging time,” Tinubu wrote on X.
Tinubu disclosed that he had instructed security chiefs to relocate to the state capital to oversee security operations.
“Additionally, I have directed security chiefs to move to Maiduguri to take charge of the situation,” he said.
“I have also directed the emergency agencies to provide proper care for the injured.”
He described the attacks as desperate attempts by terrorist groups to spread fear, adding that security forces are already putting pressure on them.
“I want to make it categorically clear that these acts of terror are the final desperate and frantic attempts by criminals and terrorist elements trying to instil and spread fear, as they are under constant pressure from our brave armed forces and security agencies operating in various theatres,” he said.
“We will continue to intensify our efforts against all criminal elements, wherever they may be. “
The president also commended members of the armed forces for repelling coordinated attacks on military positions in the state.
“I must commend the courage and fighting spirit of our patriotic troops who successfully repelled the coordinated attacks by these terrorists on military positions in the state,” Tinubu said.
He added that additional equipment and operational support had been approved to strengthen security agencies’ capacity.
“Just last weekend, during a security meeting with leaders of security and intelligence agencies, I approved additional equipment and operational support to enhance their capabilities. This effort is already in progress,” he stated.
Tinubu reiterated that the government would continue efforts to defeat terrorism, saying, “There is no place in Nigeria where terrorists will find safety. We will locate them, confront them, and completely defeat them.”
The recent news from Maiduguri, Borno State, is profoundly upsetting. I mourn those who lost their lives, sympathise with the injured and stand in solidarity with the people of Borno during this challenging time.
I want to make it categorically clear that these acts of terror…
— Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) March 17, 2026
