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Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has said two suspected suicide bombers remain unaccounted for following the recent attacks in Maiduguri.
Speaking in an interview with BBC News Pidgin on Friday, Zulum disclosed that intelligence reports indicated five bombers had entered the state, but only three had carried out attacks so far.
He explained that while three of the attackers had already detonated their explosives, security agencies are actively tracking the remaining two and working to prevent further incidents.
“We’ve got solid intelligence that five suicide bombers made it into Maiduguri,” he explained. “Three have already detonated their devices.
“We’re tracking the remaining two right now. I won’t say more than that, but we’re on it. By God’s grace, we’ll stop those last two before they can strike.”
The governor expressed confidence that efforts were underway to stop the suspected bombers before they could carry out additional attacks.
His remarks followed coordinated explosions in Maiduguri that left at least 23 people dead and about 100 others injured.
According to the Nigerian Army, the blasts occurred at the Post Office area, the Monday Market axis, and the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
The attacks took place on Monday evening as residents were preparing to break their Ramadan fast, with Boko Haram militants suspected to be responsible.
Zulum said he was deeply affected by the incident, noting that he received the news while in Saudi Arabia and described it as a painful moment.
He extended condolences to the victims and their families, while assuring residents that efforts were being intensified to restore security and prevent further attacks.
“As the governor and chief security officer of Borno, it hit me hard,” he said. “My prayers are with the victims and their families. I just want to reassure the people of Maiduguri and the whole state that this madness will end.”
Since returning to the state, the governor has held a series of high-level meetings with military and security officials to address the situation.
