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Lagos Unveils List of Prohibited Routes for Motorcycles, Tricycles

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8 years ago

14/11/2017

By Dipo Olowookere

On Tuesday, November 14, 2017, the Lagos State government released the list of prohibited routes for motorcycles and tricycles in the state.

Since last week, the task force in the state has been arresting some motorcycle riders fondly called okada riders, seizing their motorcycles.

The Lagos State government said it has banned motorcycles and tricycles on major highways in the state.

Below is the full list of prohibited routes for motorcycles and tricycles in Lagos State.

MAJOR HIGHWAYS

Lagos Ibadan Expressway
Apapa Oshodi Expressway
Oworoshoki Oshodi Expressway
Lagos Ikorodu Expressway
Lagos Abeokuta Expressway
Babangida Bouleverde
Eti-Osa Lekki Epe Expressway
Lagos Badagry Express
Funsho Williams Avenue
Agege motor Road
Eti-Osa Lekki Coastal Road

Bridges

Iyana-Ipaja Bridge, Agege/Alimosho Local Government
Dopemu Bridge, Agege/ Alimosho Local Government
Airport/Ikeja Bridge, Ikeja Local Government
Agege Motor Road/Oshodi Loop,Oshodi,Ikeja/Mushin Local Government
Mushin/Isolo Link Bridge, Mushin Oshodi Local Government
Dorman Long Bridge Surulere/Lagos Mainland Local Government
Ojuelegba Bridge,Surulere/Lagos Mainland LocalGovernment
National Stadium Flyover,Surulere Local Government
Iganmu/Funsho Williams Bridge Surulere Local Government
Apapa –Iganmu Bridge Surulere Local Government
Apapa-Ijora Link Bridge, Apapa/Lagos Mainland Local Government
Liverpool Bridge,Apapa, Apapa Local Government
Mile 2 Bridge-Loop, Amuwo-Odofin, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government
Okota (Cele)/ Ijesha Link Bridge Mushin/Oshodi-Isolo Local Government
Apakun/Apapa-Oshodi Bridge Network, Mushin/Oshodi/Isolo Local Governemnt
Ikorodu Road/Anthony Clover leaf Bridge Somolu/Ikeja Local GOvernement
Trade Fair Flyover Bridge, Ojo Local Government
Festac/ Amuwo-Odofin Link Bridge Amuwo Odofin Local Governement
2 Flyover bridges along Alhaji Masha Rd, Surulere Local Government
Ojota Clover Leaf Bridge, Kosofe/Ikeja Local Government
Ogudu Bridge Kosofe Local Government
3rd Mainland Bridge Lagos Island/Mainland/Somolu Local Government
Maryland flyover Ikeja/Somolu Local Government
Ikeja/General Hospital flyover Bridge Ikeja Local Government
Kodesho Bridge, Oba Akran, Ikeja,Ikeja Local Government
Opebi Link Bridge,Ikeja Local Government
Sheraton-Opebi Bridge, Ikeja Local Government
Jibowu/Yaba flyover Bridge, Lagos Mainland Local Government
Carter Bridge Lagos, Lagos Mainland Local Government
Bariga-Ifako Bridge Somolu/Kosofe Local Government
Apapa-OShodi Expressway/Alapere Bridge Somolu/Kosofe Local Government
Bariga/Oworonshoki Bridge Somolu/Kosofe Local Government
Apapa- Oshodi Expressway/3rd Mainland Bridge Somolu/Kosofe Local Governemnt
Apapa-Oshodi Expressway/3rd mainland Bridge Somolu/Kosofe Local Governemnt
3rd mainland/Oworonshoki Bridge Kosofe Local Government
Eko Bridge Lagos Island/Lagos Mainland Local Government
Apongbon flyover,Bridge Lagos Island Local Government
cowry bridge (officers Mess )Lagos Island/Eti-Osa Local Government.
Mcwen Bridge (Bonny camp) Eti-Osa Local Government.
Marina/Ikoyi Bridge Lagos Island /Eti-Osa Local Government.
Ikoyi/Obalende Bridge Eti-Osa Local Government.

OTHER ROADS

AGEGE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

1.Oba Ogunji Road

Old Abeokuta Road
Capital Road

4.Alfa Nla Road

5.Oko-Oba Road

6.Akilo Street

7.Agunbiade Road

8.Ogba Road

9.Ipaja Road

10.Maricas Road

11.Oyewole Road

12 Arigbanla Street

Dopemu Road
Oke-koto Road
Oniwaya Road
Adebisi Awosoga Street
Old ota Road
Ijaiye Road
Akin Doherty Road
Amoo Street
Pen Cinema Round About

22.Surulere Street

23.Agbedeji Street

24.Ayige Street

25.Sule Street

26.Ashipa Street

27.Salawu Street

AJEROMI-IFELODUN LOCAL COVERNMENT AREA

Baale Adeyemo Street
Mba/Cardoso Street up to Ota Wharf
Mobile Road Up To Boundary Road

4.Boundary Road-Aiyeke Bridge-Tolu Bus/Stop

Wilmer Crescent

6.Industry Road

Achapo Road/New Road
Idewu street

9.Baale Adeyemo Road

10.Malu/Mobile Road

Ojo Road
Cemetery/Mosafejo/Alaba Road
Bakare/faro road

APAPA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

1.Creek Road

Wharf Road
Burma Road
Randle Road

5.Marine Road

Kofo Abayomi Road
Liverpool Road
Point Road
Park lane
Itapeju Avenue
Entire Network of Road in Apapa GRA

12.Dock Yard Road

Oduduwa Road
Ladipo Oluwole Road
Bonny Road

16.Commercial Road

Malu/Mobile Road
Warehouse Road
Orile-Igamu Road

ALIMOSHO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

1.Ipaja -Ayobo Road

2.Okoro Road

3.Egbeda-Idimu Road

4.Egbeda-akowonjo Road

5.Iyana-Ipaja-Idimu Road

6.Idimu-Ipaja-Idimu Road

7.LASU-Iba Road

8.Ikotun-Egbe Road

9.Ipaja Road

10.Igando Road

11.Egbe-Idimu Road

12.Old Ota Road

13.Meiran Road

14.Ayobo Road

15.Ajasa/command Road

16.Baruwa Road

17.Liasu Road

18.Governor’s Road

19.Abaranje Road

20.Ijegun Road

21.Shasha Road

22.Baruwa/Aina Obembe Road

23.Adefemi Road, Ipaja

24Go ye Road

AMUWO – ODOFIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

1 Oshodi-Apapa Expressway

Durbar Road/Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Road

3.The Entire Network of Roads in Festac Town

Circular Road
The entire Network of Road in Zones A,B,C & D of Amuwo Odofin Low Cost Housing Estate
Old Ojo road

7.Mumuni Adio Bodmus way

8.Lagos Badagry Expressway

BADAGRY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

Lagos Badagry Expressway from Eric Moore to Seme Road
Badagry Roundabout to Top Road

3.Joseph Dosu road

CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) ROADS

1.Inner marina

Broad Street
Nnamdi azikwe Street

4.King George V Road

5.Idumagbo Avenue

Outer Marina

7.Adeniji Adele Street

8.Martins Street

Balogun Street
Odunlami Street

11.Ereko Road

12.New Balogun Street

Campbell Street
breadfruits Street
Abibu Oki Street
Davies Street
Kakawa Street
Force Road
Oloto/fasbery Road

EPE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

Femi Agbalajobi
Ayetoro Road
Hospital Road
Marina Road
Central Mosque Road
Kasali Oluwa Street
Ekundayo Street
Lagos Road
Ijebu to Itoikin Road from Agbowa to Itoikin
Omu-Ijebu to Ketu Roundabount
Ketu Roundabout to Ejinrin Town
Ota Road
Olofin Road
Orungbo- Ido Road
Agbowa- Ikosi Road
Ketu Roundabout to Epe
Ketu Roundabout Itoikin

ETI-OSA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

The entire Network of Roads and bridges in Ikoyi Obalende and Victoria Island Local Council

Development Areas

Eti- Osa- Lekki- Epe Expressway

IFAKO-IJAYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA/OJODU/OJOKORO LOCAL COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT AREA

Ogunnusi Road
Lateef Jakande Road
College Road
Jonathan Coker Street
Iju Road
WEMPCO Road
ACME Road
New Oko-Oba Road
Lagos Abeokuta Expressway
Agbado Road
Bale Animashaun Road
Yaya Abatan Road

IKEJA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

Lagos Ibadan Expressway (from Lagos Boundary to Lagos and Toll gate)
Sheraton Link Bridge
Oba Akran Avenue
Obafemi Awolowo Way
Kudirat Abiola Road
Moboloaji Bank- Anthony Road
Lateef Jakande Road
Nurudeen Olowopopo Drive
Otunba Jobi Fele Way
Allen Avenue
Opebi Road
Secretariat Road
Mobolaji Johnson Road
Osho Street
Hakeem Balogun Road
IPM Way
Ashabi Cole Street
Toyin street
Entire Ikeja GRA Road Network
ACME Road
WEMPCO Road
Oduduwa Road
Isaac John Street
Alausa Secretariat Perimeter Road Network
Simbiat Abiola Road
Kaffi Street
Opebi Link Bridge
Ikosi Road
Adeniyi Jones Avenue
Entire Alausa CBO
LADIPO Oluwole Avenue
ASBFI Road
Olowu Street
Ola Ayindan Street
Unity Road
Armoire Avenue
Ijaola Street
Iyaoloye Crescent
Olu Akerele Street
Emmanuel Street
Odo- Iyalaro Underbridge
Olotunbosun Street

IKORODU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

Ikorodu Road(from Mile12 to Ikorodu Benson Roundabout)
Ipakodo- Ibesha Road
Lagos- Ikorodu Express Road
T.O.S Benson Road
Oba Sekumade Road
Lagos-Shagamu Road
Obafemi Awolowo Road
Ikorodu-Itoikin Road
Igbogbo Road
Ayangburen Road
Alhaji Street

Ikoyi/Obalende Local Council Development Area

Alfred Rewane Road
Glover Road
Alexander Road
Awolowo Road
Bourdillon Road
Gerald Road
Osborne Road Estate 1 & 2
Lugard Avenue
Olu Holloway Road
Bayo Kuku Street
Oba Adeyinka Oyekan Avenue
Mobolaji Johnson Road
Club Road
Federal Secretariat Road
Thomson Avenue
Lateef Jakande Avenue
Moore Road
Oyinkan Abayomi Road
Maroko Close
Adeyemi Lawson Street
Femi Okunnu Road
Jabita Close
Onikoyi/Turnbull Road
Iru Close
Ajayi Bembe Street
Entire Park view Estate Road
Awori Road
HFP Way
HEP Road
Lawrence Road
Reeve Road
St. Gregory Street
Ribadu Road
Raymond Njoku Street
Okotie Eboh Street
Keffi Street
Norman Williams Street
Ilabere Avenue
Oloto Road
Ojora Road
McPherson Avenue
Olanijonyin Avenue
Owena Street
Agodogba Road
Moboloaji Johnson Road

46.Bedwell Road

Murtala Muhammed Roa
Obalende Road
Toyan Street
Odo Street
Awolowo Road
Bankole Oki Road
Ademola Street
Turnbull Road

55.Cameroon Road

Yemi Cardoso
Banana Estate
Dolphin Duplex
Dolphin High Rise
Alhaji Kannike Street
Igbo Street
Moshalashi Street
Eleshin Road
Ajeniya Street
Dr Bode Olajumoke Street
Alhaji Bashorun Close
ALhaji Alade Odenewu Street
Aromire close
Barrow Avenue

70.Olofin Street

71.Lalupon Street

KOSOFE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

1.Ogudu Alapere Expressway (from Toll Gate to 3rd mainland bridge)

Ogudu Road
Demurin Street
Alapere Road
CMD Road
Doyin Omololu Street
Davies Street
50 Metres from Ikorodu road on ikosi road

9.Omololu street

Diya Street
WIlliams Street

LAGOS ISLAND LGA

The entire netweork of roads and bridges in Lagos Island east and lagos island west local government

LAGOS MAINLAND LGA

Herbert Macaulay Way
Barikisu Iyede Street
Murtala Muhammed way
Third mainland bridge

5.Ijora Causeway

Commercial Avenue
Old Yaba road
Sabo Round About
University Road
Abule -Ijesha Road
Harvey Road

12.Montgomery road

Onike Iwaya Road

14.Morocco Road

15.Aje street

16.Musiliu Smith Road

17.Hughes Avenue

18.Birrel Avenue

Hussey Road
Oweh street
Aggrey road
Borno way
Apapa Road
Jibowu Street

25.Iwaya ROad

26.Okobaba Street

Cemetery Street
Freeman Street

MUSHIN /ODI -OLOWO LOCAL GOVT AREA

Agege Motor Road(From Mangoro to Moshalasi Junction)
Fatai Atere way
Idi – Araba street
Ilupeju By pass
Itire Road
Palm Avenue
Ladipo street
Layi oyekanmi street
Olateju street
Isolo Road
Ojekunle Road
Ilasamanja road

13.Ogunmokun street

Association Avenue
Kayode street
Town planning way
Coker Road
Post Office Road
Mushin Road

OJO LOCAL GOVT AREA

Igbo Elerin Road
Lagos – badagry expressway

3.iYANA sCHOOL bUS STOP AT iSHASI rOAD

Oba Ayoka to Iba New Site
Alaba Int’l market raod
Olojo drive

7.Ojo Igbede Road

Nepa Road
Ishasi Road

10.Abule Aka Road to Ajangbadi Road

Akoberu /Sabo Road
Itire – Ilogbo Road
Iyana Era – Ilogbo Road
Ajangbadi – Shibiri Road
Kemberi/Aka Road

OSHODI/ISOLO LOCAL GOVT AREA

Okota Road
NNPC road
Oshodi – Apapa expressway
Airport Road
Egbe Road
Ago – Palace Way
Isolo Road
Osolo Way
Abimbola Street
Ejigbo – Ajao Estate Link Road
Estate Isheri – Oshun Road
Post Office Road
Oyetayo Street
Oshodi ROad
Church Street

16.Afariogun Street

Sehinde Callisto Street
Mafoluku Road
Adeyemi Street
Ajibulu street
New Airport Road

SOMOLU LOCAL GOVT AREA

Ikorudu Expressway (From Mile 12 to Yaba Terminus)
George Street
Morocco Road
Market Street
Bajulaiye Road
Fola Agoro Street
Apata Street
Oguntolu Street
Pedro Road
Igi Olugbin Street
Ashagbon Street
Gbagada Road
St. Finbarr’s Road

14.Jibowu Street

Oweh Street
Issac John Street
Watchtower Avenue
Shylon Street
Shipeolu Street

SURULERE LOCAL GOVT AREA

Funsho Williams Ave
Adeniran Ogunsanya Street
Ogunlana Drive
Bode THomas Street
Akerele Road
Itire – Ojuelegba Road
Tejuosho Street
Alhaji Masha Road
Itire – Ijesha Road

10.Ishaga Road

Eric Moore Road
Randle Avenue
Agbebi Street
Babs Animashaun Road
Ijesha Road
Enitan Street
Adeshina Street
Adelabu Steet
Adetola Street
Nuru Oniwo Street
Adekunle Kuye Street
Shaki Crescent
Oshogbo Street
Tokoso Street
Okotoa link bridge
Opere street
Odichie Street
Olatunde Onimole Street
Brown Street
Agboyin Street
Agboyin Avenuew
Nnobi street
Sanya Street
Opeloyeru street
Kilo street
Adetioye Street
Fasoro Street
Oladimeji street
Ojuolape street
Solabomi Street
Ogungbesan Street

IRU /VICTORIA ISLAND LOCAL GOVT DEVELOPMENT AREA

Ahmadu Bello Way
Adeola Odeku Street
Kofo Abayomi Street
Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue
Ajose Adeogun Road
IDOWU Taylor Street
Idowu Martins Street
Adeleke Adedoyin Street
Elsie Femi Pearse Street
Musa Yar Adua Street
Walter Crrington Ccrescent

12.Bishop Oluwole street

Samuel Manuwa Street
Akin Olugbade Street

15.Molade Okoya Thomas Street

Sinari Daranijo Street
Bishop Aboyade Cole Street
Ligali Ayorinde Avenue
Saka Tinubu Street
Karimu Kotun Street
Muri Okunola Street
Etim Inyang Crescent
Adetokunbo Ademola Street
Adeola – hopewell Street
Ahmed Onibudo Road
Engineering Close
Sanusi Fafunwa Street
Tiamiyu Savage street
Olosa Street
Oyin Jolayemi Street
Marinho Drive
Moshood Olugbani
Fatai Durosinmi street
Adeyemo Alakija Street
Oko Awo Close
Afribank Street
Jide Oki Street
Festival Road
Federal Housing Complex Road
Oba Idowu Oniru Road
Palace Road
Oniru New Market Road
Water Corporation Road
Akin Adesola Street

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UK Sees Increased Nigerian Investment, Expanding Bilateral Trade

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9 minutes ago

17/03/2026

Adedapo Adesanya

By Adedapo Adesanya

The United Kingdom government has welcomed a surge in Nigerian-led business expansion across Britain, as banks, fintech firms and creative enterprises commit millions in new investments and job creation, further strengthening bilateral economic ties between both countries.

According to a statement from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), this reinforces the UK’s appeal as a global hub for innovation, capital access and regulatory stability and comes as President Bola Tinubu is set to commence a state visit on Wednesday, March 18, for the first time in 37 years.

It noted that the expansion means hundreds of new jobs are set to be created as Nigerian banks, fintech innovators and creative industry businesses scale up their operations.

“The move will see millions invested, reinforcing the UK’s position as a leading global business hub, backed by world‑class talent, strong access to capital, and a stable regulatory environment – while showcasing Nigeria’s expanding role as a key source of innovation and investment into the UK, growing both economies,” the statement said.

Speaking at a reception held at Kensington Palace on Monday, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said the UK’s Trade and Industrial Strategies, combined with commitments made through the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP), mean the government is attracting investment into key growth sectors, including financial services, technology, education and advanced manufacturing.

“The UK and Nigeria’s Strategic Partnership is bringing momentum and opportunity to innovators in both our countries. We are reducing barriers, creating jobs and opening new pathways for growth. Growth is the core mission of this government, and it underpins our relationship with Nigeria. I am deeply proud that the cultural and commercial bonds between our nations are thriving and that both our businesses and people are feeling the benefits of that.”

On his part, Business and Trade Secretary, Mr Peter Kyle said, “The UK and Nigeria share a belief in the power of enterprise, innovation and education to transform lives, and today’s commitments show exactly that. With Nigerian firms creating jobs across the UK and British businesses expanding into one of the world’s fastest growing markets, our partnership is strengthening both economies and delivering real benefits for people in both countries.”

Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s largest financial institutions, has opened its Manchester branch with the capacity to create up to 30 new direct jobs in a boost for the Northwest economy.

The bank is also exploring a 2027 London Stock Exchange listing to deepen its UK market presence and unlock long-term funding for UK-Africa growth.

The chief executive of Zenith Bank, Ms Adaora Umeoji, said, “The United Kingdom remains a key global financial centre. The opening of Zenith Bank, Manchester, therefore, marks another important milestone in our international expansion strategy, enabling us to deepen relationships with our customers, support trade and investments, and connect businesses between Africa and the UK more effectively.”

Fidelity Bank’s acquisition and rebrand of Union Bank UK into FidBank UK plans to double its 62‑person workforce in 2026 and add new capital, while the Fidelity Group makes London its global hub.

FCMB has also selected the UK as the first international destination for its digital cross-border payments platform, boosting trade and investment flows between Africa and the rest of the world.

The statement revealed that seven Nigerian banks now operate in the UK, supporting at least 1,000 jobs in total.

Nigerian fintech investment is also accelerating rapidly with LemFi planning to invest £100 million over the next five years as it designates London its global headquarters, Moniepoint plans to grow its London based team to 100 employees in 2026, building the infrastructure that supports millions of African users worldwide, and Kuda Bank is strengthening its UK headquarters as the base for global expansion and plans to double its UK footprint in 2026.

On the creative end, EbonyLife, one of Nigeria’s leading creative industry brands, will launch EbonyLife Place London, creating up to 40 new jobs and strengthening the UK’s role as a home for African storytelling and creative talent.

The SCALE Creative Entrepreneur Award Programme, developed by the British Council and supported by the Department for Business and Trade, will support young Nigerian and UK creative entrepreneurs to grow internationally and build lasting ties to benefit both the UK and Nigerian creative economies.

The UK Advertising Exports Group is due to announce a strategic partnership with the Nigerian advertising sector. This will include a UK-Nigeria Advertising Summit taking place later this year and a talent exchange scheme which will deepen bilateral engagement.

The British Council and the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy in Nigeria will deliver the UK/Nigeria Season of Culture in 2028, involving a range of innovative initiatives and events designed by UK and Nigeria creative organisations.

A Creative Industries Roundtable at Lancaster House will bring together alumni, Chevening scholars and creative leaders from both countries.

Also, the partnership will also see British businesses benefit, including Twining’s Ovaltine launching a £24 million manufacturing facility in Lagos, its first in Africa, creating over 100 direct jobs and boosting the company’s exports across West Africa.

British fintech Wise will receive approval for its first Nigerian licence, enabling it to expand in a remittances market valued at up to £39.9 million and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has signed an agreement with Asset Green Ltd to explore a large-scale integrated dairy project that will strengthen Nigeria’s dairy value chain, reduce reliance on imports and improve nutrition.

Leading UK universities are also expanding into Nigeria, helping train the next generation of Nigerian and British scientists, technologists and innovators. Nigeria is a key education partner and a priority country for the UK’s International Education Strategy.

The University of Birmingham and the University of Lagos have signed a new agreement to deliver programmes in Applied AI, Digital Communications and Global Surgery. The London School of Economics (LSE) has launched a new Data Science partnership with Nile University of Nigeria, alongside the University of the West of England, opening a dedicated office in Lagos.

Wellington College International Lagos will open in 2027, offering places for 1,500 students – becoming one of West Africa’s flagship British curriculum schools and EStars, a UK‑owned educational esports and technology company, will partner with the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education to deliver esports‑based digital learning programmes to around three million students.

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Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs to Move to Maiduguri After Bombings

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39 minutes ago

17/03/2026

Modupe Gbadeyanka

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The security chiefs have been directed by President Bola Tinubu to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno State, after suicide bombers unleashed terror on residents on Monday evening.

There were multiple attacks in the Borno State capital yesterday, as confirmed by the police command in the state.

In a statement on Tuesday, President Tinubu commiserated “with the Borno people over recent terror strikes,” describing the incidents as “profoundly upsetting.”

“I have directed security chiefs to move to Maiduguri to take charge of the situation. I have also directed the emergency agencies to provide proper care for the injured,” he was quoted as saying in the statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga.

Mr Tinubu mourned the fatal victims of the attacks and sympathised with the injured, stressing that “these acts of terror are the final desperate and frantic attempts by criminals and terrorist elements trying to instil and spread fear, as they are under constant pressure from our brave armed forces and security agencies operating in various theatres.”

“We will continue to intensify our efforts against all criminal elements, wherever they may be,” the President assured.

“The Monday attacks were desperate acts of the evil-minded terrorist groups. Our gallant military and civilian task forces will curtail and put them down.

“Just last weekend, during a security meeting with leaders of security and intelligence agencies, I approved additional equipment and operational support to enhance their capabilities. This effort is already in progress.

“There is no place in Nigeria where terrorists will find safety. We will locate them, confront them, and completely defeat them,” he stated.

President Tinubu praised the troops for their “courage and fighting spirit.”

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Concerns as Market, Hospital Bomb Attacks Kill 23, Injure 108 in Maiduguri

Published

5 hours ago

17/03/2026

Adedapo Adesanya

By Adedapo Adesanya

The Nigeria Police Force in Borno State has confirmed that 23 persons were killed and 108 others injured following multiple explosions that rocked Maiduguri on Monday evening, in what authorities described as coordinated suicide attacks.

The incidents, which occurred at about 7:24 p.m., targeted crowded and strategic locations within the metropolis, including the Maiduguri Monday Market, the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and the Post Office Flyover, Maiduguri.

In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, preliminary investigations revealed that the explosions were carried out by suspected suicide bombers using improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

The coordinated nature of the attacks, which struck nearly simultaneously across different parts of the city, has raised fresh concerns about evolving tactics by insurgent groups seeking to undermine ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the North-East.

Security analysts noted that the choice of targets: a major market, a hospital vicinity, and a busy flyover, suggests an intent to maximise casualties, spread fear, and disrupt socio-economic activities in the state capital.

In response, a combined team of Police Tactical Units, military personnel and other joint security operatives were immediately deployed to the affected areas.

The scenes were swiftly secured and cordoned off, while the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit conducted detailed sweep operations to rule out the presence of additional explosive devices.

The Governor of the state, Mr Babagana Zulum, in a statement, said the explosions had claimed victims and injured others, without elaborating or saying who was responsible.

“The act is utterly condemnable, barbaric, and inhumane,” said Mr Zulum.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, led a high-level assessment visit to the affected locations, where he commiserated with victims and their families.

He assured residents of the command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property, noting that enhanced security measures had been activated across the state.

Emergency responders, including the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Borno State Emergency Management Agency, worked in coordination with medical teams to evacuate victims to hospitals, where they are currently receiving treatment.

Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have ⁠carried out several attacks against army bases across Borno this month, killing several troops and seizing weapons.