Former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has expressed deep sorrow over the series of suicide bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State, which reportedly left 23 people dead and more than 100 others injured.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Kwankwaso described the attacks as tragic and a major setback to the relative peace the state had experienced in recent years.
He warned that the incidents point to a troubling resurgence of terrorist activities in the North-East, stressing that such violence threatens the stability communities have worked hard to rebuild.
Kwankwaso urged both the federal and state governments to take immediate and decisive steps to address the worsening security situation. He called for increased support and resources for security agencies, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to confront terrorist groups.
According to him, security forces must be fully equipped and empowered to respond effectively and prevent further attacks.
The former governor also extended his condolences to the victims, their families, and the people of Borno State, expressing solidarity during what he described as a difficult period.
Reports indicated that the explosions occurred on Monday evening at about 7:02 p.m., when multiple improvised explosive devices detonated almost simultaneously at the popular Monday Market and near a security post at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
Confirming the incident, Mohammed Kafaran said emergency responders were quickly deployed to the affected locations to assess the situation and provide assistance.
Eyewitnesses reported that the blasts caused widespread panic, with many casualties recorded. Injured victims were taken to nearby medical facilities, including the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri, for treatment.
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