Families seek missing loved ones after Maiduguri blasts
Families in Maiduguri are searching for relatives following deadly bomb blasts that struck three locations in the city. The attacks killed 23 people and injured 108 others, leaving many families desperate for information about their loved ones. Babagana Zulum, the Borno State Governor, condemned the attack and called for increased security. Police have urged families with missing relatives to report to the nearest station or ward head.
What happened
- Suspected suicide bombers attacked the Post Office Flyover, Monday Market axis, and the entrance of the University Teaching Hospital in Maiduguri.
- The police confirmed the attack and stated that investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances.
- Police spokesperson ASP Nahum Daso said families have started reporting missing relatives and urged them to contact police stations or ward heads.
- Babagana Zulum described the attack as despicable and called for heightened security, especially in places of worship.
- The governor assured residents that security agencies are taking measures to prevent further incidents in Maiduguri and the state.
