Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, was rocked by a series of bomb blasts on Monday evening, resulting in a tragic loss of life and numerous injuries. The Borno state police command confirmed that 23 persons were killed and 108 others injured in the explosions, which occurred at approximately 7:24 pm. The attacks targeted three distinct locations: a main market, the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), and the Post Office flyover, highlighting a coordinated assault on civilian areas.

In response to the devastating incidents, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Rilwan Disu, embarked on a visit to Maiduguri on Tuesday and Wednesday. The IGP visited the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), where victims of the blasts are receiving treatment. During his visit, he met with the injured and their families, offering condolences and assuring them that the police are actively working to identify and dismantle the networks responsible for these attacks. Disu also conducted an on-the-spot security assessment at the Monday Market, one of the primary sites targeted by the terrorists. Here, he interacted with local security personnel to review operational preparedness and strengthen coordinated response measures. Furthermore, the IGP visited the Borno state government house and the police command headquarters in Maiduguri, engaging with federal and state security agencies to enhance collaboration and strategic planning. He affirmed that security has been significantly bolstered across Maiduguri and surrounding areas through increased police deployments, heightened surveillance, robust joint operations, and closer monitoring, all aimed at preventing further attacks and safeguarding lives and property.

However, the government's response and overall handling of security challenges drew sharp criticism from prominent political figures. Rotimi Amaechi, former governor of Rivers State and former minister of transportation, vehemently criticized President Bola Tinubu’s government. In a statement, Amaechi accused the administration of a