Posted by Samuel on Tue 17th Mar, 2026 - tori.ng
The explosion left many with varying degrees of injuries, including shrapnel wounds and burns, while 23 people were confirmed de@d.
Abacha Mustapha, one of the victims of the multiple explosions that struck Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Monday night, has recounted the harrowing moment the blast occurred, leaving him severely injured.
The explosion left many with varying degrees of injuries, including shrapnel wounds and burns, while 23 people were confirmed de@d.
Mustapha, who spoke with Daily Trust from his hospital bed at Umaru Shehu Hospital, Maiduguri, said he was preparing to leave the market after the day’s activities when the explosion occurred.
According to him, the sudden blast threw people into chaos, with traders and residents scampering for safety.
Mustapha said his brother, who was with him at the time, quickly came to his aid and helped save his life.
He said, “We broke our fast and were about to leave after closing our shops when the first bomb detonated. I heard a loud sound and suddenly my neck started bleeding.
“It was chaotic. People were running in different directions. Some fell, others were shouting. I couldn’t even understand what had happened at first.
“My brother used his cloth to tie my neck to stop the bleeding before rushing me to the hospital. If not for him, I don’t know what would have happened.”