Senator Ali Ndume Condemns "Barbaric" Maiduguri Explosions; 23 Dead as Attacks Target Monday Market and Teaching Hospital

Senator Ali Ndume condemns the Maiduguri blasts that killed 23 people, urging Borno residents to stay alert ahead of Eid celebrations.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 17, 2026, 11:35 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Daily Trust

A Heartbreaking Toll on the Borno Capital

The city of Maiduguri is grappling with the aftermath of multiple coordinated explosions that occurred on Monday night, resulting in a significant loss of life and widespread injuries. Official reports indicate that 23 individuals were killed and at least 146 others sustained various degrees of injury in the blasts. The attacks were specifically designed to cause maximum civilian casualties, targeting the densely populated Monday Market and the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), where many residents go to seek essential care.

Senator Ndume’s Response from Umrah

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, issued a formal statement from Saudi Arabia, where he is currently performing the Umrah pilgrimage. Describing the explosions as “barbaric and inhumane,” the lawmaker expressed profound sorrow over the timing and nature of the violence. Ndume emphasized that such acts of terror against civilians are a direct affront to the progress made in stabilizing the region and underscored the need for a renewed, aggressive approach to regional security.

Solidarity with State Leadership and Victims

In his statement, the Senator extended deep sympathies to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, noting the immense psychological and administrative burden such tragedies place on the state’s leadership. He also reached out to the families of the deceased and the management of the targeted institutions. Ndume commended the emergency responders and security personnel who worked through the night to provide aid to the 146 injured victims currently receiving treatment at various medical facilities across the capital.