Nigeria Military Places Citizens On Alert Over Increased Security Threats
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#Ajilari #Bola #Borno #Damboa #Iftar #Kofa #Maiduguri #Tinubu #UMTH Nigeria military authority has placed the citizens and residents in the West Africa country on a high alert over increased security threats in the country, following apparent multiple suicide bombings on Monday in the Northeastern state of Borno state, wherein, the Nigeria Police Force confirmed 23 people were killed and 108 other persons sustained injuries when bombs exploded almost at the same time at three different locations in Maiduguri, the state capital, at locations which included the Post Office area, Monday Market axis and the entrance to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, UMTH during the period of Iftar, breaking of fast, hours after the Borno State Command of the Nigeria Police Force had reported earlier on Monday that suspected Boko Haram, Iswap terrorists made an attempt to infiltrate into the state capital with sporadic gunshots and explosions at Ajilari Cross, Kofa area of outskirt of Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, MMC, and Damboa -Maiduguri road in Damboa Local Government Area, and the latest activities and official reports indicated that the Iswap and Boko Haram terrorists may have advanced and taken some positions closer to the state capital, this, the Nigeria Police Force said, the Borno State Joint Security Operatives has began aggressive patrols within the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council and appealed to residents to alert the security agency for emergency response with contact numbers: 0-8-0-6-8-0-7-5-5-8-1, or, 0-8-0-2-3-4-7-3-2-9-3. #OsazuwaAkonedo
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#Ajilari #Bola #Borno #Damboa #Iftar #Kofa #Maiduguri #Tinubu #UMTH Nigeria military authority has placed the citizens and residents in the West Africa country on a high alert over increased security threats in the country, following apparent multiple suicide bombings on Monday in the Northeastern state of Borno state, wherein, the Nigeria Police Force confirmed 23 people were killed and 108 other persons sustained injuries when bombs exploded almost at the same time at three different locations in Maiduguri, the state capital, at locations which included the Post Office area, Monday Market axis and the entrance to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, UMTH during the period of Iftar, breaking of fast, hours after the Borno State Command of the Nigeria Police Force had reported earlier on Monday that suspected Boko Haram, Iswap terrorists made an attempt to infiltrate into the state capital with sporadic gunshots and explosions at Ajilari Cross, Kofa area of outskirt of Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, MMC, and Damboa -Maiduguri road in Damboa Local Government Area, and the latest activities and official reports indicated that the Iswap and Boko Haram terrorists may have advanced and taken some positions closer to the state capital, this, the Nigeria Police Force said, the Borno State Joint Security Operatives has began aggressive patrols within the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council and appealed to residents to alert the security agency for emergency response with contact numbers: 0-8-0-6-8-0-7-5-5-8-1, or, 0-8-0-2-3-4-7-3-2-9-3. #OsazuwaAkonedo
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00:00Nigeria Military Authority has placed the citizens and residents in the West Africa country on a high alert over increased
00:07security threats in the country, following apparent multiple suicide bombings on Monday in the northeastern state of Borno State, wherein,
00:15the Nigeria Police Force confirmed 23 people were killed and 108 other persons sustained injuries when bombs exploded almost at
00:24the same time at three different locations in Mediguri, the state capital,
00:29at locations which included the post office area, Monday market access and the entrance to the University of Mediguri Teaching
00:37Hospital, UMTH during the period of IFTA, breaking of fast, hours after the Borno State Command of the Nigeria Police
00:45Force had reported earlier on Monday that suspected Boko Haram,
00:49ISWAP terrorists made an attempt to infiltrate into the state capital with sporadic gunshots and explosions at Agilari Cross, Kofa
00:57area of outskirt of Mediguri Metropolitan Council, MMC, and Damboa Mediguri Road in Damboa local government area.
01:06And the latest activities and official reports indicated that the ISWAP and Boko Haram terrorists may have advanced and taken
01:13some positions closer to the state capital, this, the Nigeria Police Force said,
01:18The Borno State Joint Security Operatives has began aggressive patrols within the Mediguri Metropolitan Council and appealed to residents to
01:27alert the security agency for emergency response with contact numbers 080-680-75581 or 080-2-3-4-7-3
01:45-2-9-3.
01:47Lt. Col. Sani Uba, the media information officer of Joint Task Force in the Northeast Operation Haddon Kai in a
01:56press release on Monday, said,
01:58The headquarters Joint Task Force, Northeast Operation Haddon Kai, OPHK, wishes to inform the general public of suicide bomb explosions
02:08that occurred at about 7.05 p.m. on Monday 16 March 2026,
02:14in Mediguri Metropolitan Council, MMC, the explosions were carried out by suspected Boko Haram terrorist suicide bombers who detonated improvised
02:24explosive devices at three different locations within the city,
02:28namely the post office area, Monday Market Access and the entrance to the University of Mediguri Teaching Hospital, UMTH, during
02:36the period of IFTA, breaking of fast.
02:39The cowardly attacks targeted crowded crowded public areas in an attempt by the terrorists to inflict mass casualties and create
02:46panic within the metropolis.
02:49Troops of Operation Haddon Kai, in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal, EOD, team and other sister security
02:58agencies,
02:59responded swiftly to the incident and immediately secured and cordoned off the affected locations to prevent further harm.
03:06Emergency response teams, including personnel from the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, and other medical service providers,
03:16promptly evacuated casualties to the General Hospital, Specialist Hospital and the University of Mediguri Teaching Hospital for urgent medical attention.
03:25Medical teams are currently attending to injured victims at various health facilities across the city,
03:31while emergency responders continue rescue and evacuation efforts at the affected locations.
03:37Preliminary information further indicates that the terrorists may have deployed multiple suicide bombers into Mediguri
03:44with the intention of carrying out coordinated suicide bombings at crowded locations.
03:49Security forces have therefore intensified surveillance.
03:53Patrols encounter wide measures across the metropolis to track down any remaining suspects and prevent further attacks.
04:01Members of the public are therefore urged to remain calm but vigilant,
04:05avoid crowded areas where possible and promptly report any suspicious persons,
04:10unattended items or unusual activities to the nearest security agency.
04:15Operation Haddon Kai commiserates with the families of the victims and assures the public that troops and all security agencies
04:22remain fully committed to safeguarding lives and property
04:26while relentlessly pursuing terrorist elements responsible for these heinous acts.
04:31State-owned media, NTA in a news post published on its social media platforms on Tuesday,
04:37reported that the headquarters joint task force Northeast Operation Haddon Kai has warned the public especially those across the Northeast
04:46to beware of increased security threat
04:48as recent developments indicate an increased threats of suicide bombing attacks by Boko Haram,
04:54I swap terrorist elements during the final days of Ramadan.
04:57A statement by the media information officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force, Northeast, Operation Haddon Kai,
05:06Lieutenant Colonel Sani Huber says,
05:08The unfortunate incidents recorded in Mediguri on Monday evening, around Monday Market, Post Office,
05:15and the entrance of the University of Mediguri Teaching Hospital, leading to casualties further highlight the continued intent of terrorist
05:23elements
05:23to target densely populated civilian locations in order to create panic and gain propaganda advantage.
05:30It adds, historical patterns show that terrorist groups often intensify their activities during significant religious periods,
05:38particularly around the 27th and 29th days of Ramadan,
05:42when places of worship, markets, motor parks, and other public gathering areas experience increased in human traffic.
05:49Accordingly, to forestall repeat occurrences, members of the public across the Northeast region have been strongly advised
05:57to remain security conscious, vigilant, and observant of their surroundings, particularly in crowded locations such as mosques,
06:05prayer grounds, markets, shopping areas, bus terminals, hospitals, and major road junctions.
06:13Worshippers attending night prayers, Tarawih and Taharjid and other religious gatherings are encouraged to exercise caution
06:20and cooperate with security personnel conducting screening and access control procedures.
06:26The public is advised to observe the following precautionary measures.
06:30Remain alert to suspicious persons or unusual movement, behavior,
06:34particularly individuals loitering around crowded areas or attempting to avoid security checks.
06:40Report unattended bags, parcels, or suspicious objects, immediately to the nearest security personnel.
06:48Avoid overcrowded areas whenever possible and maintain situational awareness when attending places of worship, markets, or public events.
06:57Cooperate fully with security agencies during stop and search operations, security screening, and other safety procedures.
07:05Parents and guardians are urged to be mindful of the movement of their children, especially during evening hours and night
07:12prayers.
07:14Community, opinion leaders, religious authorities, market associations, and transport unions are also encouraged to support ongoing security efforts
07:23by sensitizing members of their communities and promptly reporting any suspicious activities.
07:28Security agencies across the region have already heightened operational readiness and increased surveillance, patrols,
07:36and protective measures around critical locations and population centers.
07:41These measures are aimed at preventing further terrorist attacks and ensuring that citizens can observe the remaining days of Ramadan
07:48and the forthcoming Eid celebrations in peace and safety.
07:51The statement enjoined the public that cooperation remains a critical component of counterterrorism efforts.
07:58Timely information from vigilant citizens has helped security forces prevent attacks and apprehend terrorist collaborators.
08:06Members of the public are therefore urged to remain calm but vigilant and to promptly report any suspicious activity
08:13to the nearest security formation or through established emergency.
08:17Channels, President Bola Ahmed Tanubu said,
08:21The recent news from Mediguri, Borno State, is profoundly upsetting.
08:26I mourn those who lost their lives, sympathize with the injured and stand in solidarity with the people of Borno
08:32during this challenging time.
08:34I want to make it categorically clear that these acts of terror are the final desperate and frantic attempts
08:40by criminals and terrorist elements trying to instill and spread fear,
08:45as they're under constant pressure from our brave armed forces and security agencies operating in various theaters.
08:51We will continue to intensify our efforts against all criminal elements, wherever they may be.
08:58I must commend the courage and fighting spirit of our patriotic troops
09:02who successfully repelled the coordinated attacks by these terrorists on military positions in the state.
09:08The Monday attacks were desperate acts of the evil-minded terrorist groups.
09:13Our gallant military and civilian task forces will curtail and put them down.
09:18Just last weekend, during a security meeting with leaders of security and intelligence agencies,
09:24I approved additional equipment and operational support to enhance their capabilities.
09:29This effort is already in progress.
09:32Additionally, I have directed security chiefs to move to Mediguri to take charge of the situation.
09:39I have also directed the emergency agencies to provide proper care for the injured.
09:44There is no place in Nigeria where terrorists will find safety.
09:49We will locate them, confront them, and completely defeat them.
09:53Nigeria will not succumb to fear.
09:55The Borno State Command of the Nigeria Police Force stated in a statement that,
10:00Following the devastating suspected suicide IED explosions that occurred at about 1924 hours on the 16th of March 2026,
10:10at Mediguri Monday Market, University of Mediguri Teaching Hospital, UMTH Gate,
10:16and Post Office Flyover Area, Mediguri,
10:19Preliminary investigation reveals that the incidents were carried out by suspected suicide bombers.
10:26Regrettably, a total of 23 persons lost their lives, while 108 others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
10:34Following the incidents, a combined team of police tactical units, the military,
10:40and other joint security operatives were swiftly deployed to the affected areas.
10:44The scenes were immediately secured, cordoned off, and subjected to thorough sweep operations
10:50by Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal, EOD, Unit Base 13 Mediguri to rule out the presence of any additional threats.
10:59The Commissioner of Police, C.P. Naziru Abdul-Majid,
11:03visited the affected locations to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the situation
11:08and to evaluate ongoing response efforts.
11:10He commiserated with victims and their families, while assuring the public of the command's unwavering commitment
11:17to safeguarding lives and property.
11:19Victims were promptly evacuated by emergency responders, including the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA,
11:27and the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, to medical facilities where they are currently receiving treatment.
11:34Borno State Police Command wishes to state that normalcy has been fully restored in the affected areas.
11:42Meanwhile, joint security operatives have heightened security presence and surveillance
11:47across Mediguri and its environs to prevent any further occurrences.
11:52Investigations are ongoing to further ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incidents
11:56and to bring perpetrators to justice.
11:58The Borno State Police Command urges members of the public to remain calm, vigilant,
12:04and to promptly report any suspicious movements or objects to the nearest security agency,
12:10asked Nahum Kenneth Dasso.
12:12The Borno State Police Command public relations officer stated this in a press release on Monday.
12:17In an earlier press release issued on Monday,
12:20the Police Public Relations Officer of Borno State Command,
12:25asked Nahum Kenneth Dasso said,
12:27Following widespread reports of sporadic gunshots and explosions which raised public concern and attracted attention,
12:34the Borno State Police Command wishes to clarify that the incidents were a result of attempted infiltrations
12:40by suspected Boko Haram, ice-wap terrorists at Agilari Cross,
12:45Kofa area of outskirt of Mediguri Metropolitan Council, MMC,
12:49and Damboa-Mediguri Road, Damboa local government area.
12:53The incidents occurred on 16 March 2026 at about zero hundred hours in Agilari Cross,
13:01Kofa, MMC, and one o'clock hours along the Damboa-Mediguri Road axis in Damboa local government area,
13:08when suspected terrorists attempted to infiltrate the areas.
13:12In a swift and coordinated response, joint security operatives who were already on heightened alert engaged the insurgents
13:20and successfully repelled the attacks, forcing the terrorists to retreat.
13:24During the operations, no casualties were recorded among security personnel or civilians.
13:31However, the insurgents are believed to have suffered casualties and injuries,
13:35though the exact figures are yet to be confirmed.
13:38The Commissioner of Police, Orno State Command, reassures residents of the command's continued commitment
13:45to safeguarding lives and property and maintaining peace across the state.
13:49He further urges members of the public to remain vigilant, avoid spreading unverified information,
13:55and continue to support security agencies with timely and credible intelligence.
14:00Further developments will be communicated as investigations and security operations continue.
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