23 killed in coordinated bombings in Maiduguri during Ramadan; blamed on Boko Haram-linked extremists.

At least 23 people were killed and over 100 injured in coordinated suicide bombings across Maiduguri, Nigeria’s Borno State, on March 16, 2026, targeting a market, hospital entrance, and post office during Ramadan. No group has claimed responsibility, but the military suspects Boko Haram or affiliated extremists. The attacks, occurring amid intensified military operations in the Sambisa Forest, mark a significant escalation in violence in a region that had seen relative calm. President Bola Tinubu ordered increased security and military deployment, while officials urged public vigilance and cooperation in preventing further attacks.