Deadly suicide bombings in Maiduguri, Nigeria kill 23 and injure over 100 in coordinated attacks on crowded civilian areas
Suspected coordinated suicide bombings have tragically killed at least 23 people and left more than 100 others injured in northeastern Nigeria. The attacks took place on the evening of March 16, 2026, at around 7:00 p.m. local time in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. According to police and emergency officials, at least three explosions struck busy civilian areas, including the well-known Monday Market, the Post Office area, the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and nearby neighborhoods such as Kaleri, where people were going about their daily routines. Authorities believe the blasts were carried out by multiple suicide bombers who deliberately targeted crowded public places in an apparent attempt to cause maximum harm and fear. Early reports indicate that more than 23 people lost their lives, while over 100 others, many of them seriously injured, were rushed to hospitals. Medical teams worked urgently to treat the w...