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The Digest:

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has revealed that two suspected suicide bombers remain at large in Maiduguri following last Monday's multiple explosions that killed 23 and injured over 100. Speaking in a BBC Pidgin interview, Zulum said intelligence reports indicate five bombers infiltrated the city; three have detonated their devices, while the whereabouts of the remaining two are unknown. He urged residents to remain vigilant and avoid crowded areas during Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Security agencies are actively tracking the suspects with intensified surveillance across the city.

Key Points:
  • The presence of two undetonated bombers heightens security concerns during festive celebrations.
  • Zulum attributed the infiltration to ongoing military operations pushing insurgents from Sambisa Forest.
  • Maiduguri's population of 3-4 million makes comprehensive security screening difficult.
  • The governor assured residents that additional security measures are in place.
  • Tinubu had ordered security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri following the attacks.
Residents are urged to stay vigilant as security forces intensify efforts to locate the remaining bombers before further attacks occur.

Sources: The Cable, BBC Pidgin, Borno State Government