- Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has expressed deep grief following multiple suicide bombings in Maiduguri, which resulted in at least 23 deaths and 108 injuries on Monday evening.
- Kwankwaso described the attacks as a “disturbing resurgence” of terrorism in the North-East, warning that the senseless violence threatens the fragile peace built by local communities over recent years.
- The elder statesman called on the Federal Government to move beyond defensive strategies and fully empower the armed forces with necessary resources to proactively dismantle terrorist networks.
Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has issued a stern condemnation of the coordinated suicide bombings that struck Maiduguri, Borno State, on Monday evening, March 16, 2026.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement released on Tuesday, Kwankwaso expressed his profound sadness over the horrific incident, which targeted high-traffic areas including the popular Monday Market and a security post near the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
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The attacks, confirmed by the Borno State Police Command, claimed 23 lives and left over 100 people hospitalized.
Kwankwaso noted that this resurgence of violence is a major setback for the North-East, where residents have struggled to return to normalcy after years of conflict.
He emphasized that the “senseless terrorism” witnessed this week cannot be tolerated and signals a dangerous trend that requires immediate and forceful government intervention.
“Now is not the time for defensiveness or complacency,” Kwankwaso stated, urging both the Federal and State governments to provide the Nigerian military with every resource required to take decisive action.
He argued that the armed forces must be proactive in their approach to protect the citizens and prevent such groups from gaining further ground.
The former governor also extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, the injured, and the entire government of Borno State.
He lauded the bravery of the first responders and security personnel who rushed to the scenes to secure the area and evacuate survivors to medical facilities, including the State Specialist Hospital.
As the nation grapples with this security breach, Kwankwaso’s call for action resonates with many who fear a return to the peak levels of insurgency.
He urged the public to remain vigilant and support the security agencies in their efforts to restore full safety to the region.
The elder statesman’s remarks serve as a poignant reminder that while military gains have been made, the threat of terrorism requires constant vigilance and total political will to eliminate permanently.
