Two brothers, 35-year-old Sanni Muhammad and 17-year-old Bashir Muhammad, have recounted how they narrowly escaped the Maiduguri bombing that killed 23 people and injured 108 others on Monday evening. The police have confirmed the attack, noting that investigations are still ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident. According to Sanni, his brother, Bashir Muhammad, had accompanied him to pick up some items at the market area. Following the attack, PUNCH Online reported that the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, condemned the incident. “My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and those injured as a result of the blast.

Source: Punch March 17, 2026 10:25 UTC