Nigeria is no stranger to attacks or explosions on special days, especially during significant religious celebrations.

Maiduguri, the Borno capital appears to be at the center of these attacks in recent times. According to reports, two explosions rocked the city on the eve of the Id el Kabir celebration less than 48 hours after the convoy of the state governor, Babagana Zulum was attacked by suspected terrorists.

At least, two persons are feared dead and dozens sustained injuries when multiple explosions hit Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on Sallah eve.

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— Daily Trust (@daily_trust) July 31, 2020

Eyewitnesses say the incidents occurred around Custom area, along Tashan Bama road, at about 05:47 late Thursday and at least five persons have been reported dead.

Police Commissioner in the state, Mohammed Ndatsu, confirmed the explosions and casualty figure to newsmen, stating that the type of explosives used for the attacks has not been identified. He also hinted that the attacks was carried out by insurgents.

Yesterday, the convoy of the Governor of Borno State, Zulum, was attacked by Boko Haram; a few hours ago, multiple blasts in Maiduguri leaves many dead. Obviously, the chicken has come back to the nest. What we're looking for in Sambisa is back in Maiduguri. God save Nigeria.

— Rep. Ben Igbakpa (@benigbakpa) July 30, 2020

Over the years, members of the Boko Haram terrorist group have carried out similar actions in the state, killing hundreds of people in the process. On Twitter, however, news of the explosion is the main subject of discourse today as many call on the government to do all that is necessary to protect the lives of Nigerians who live in the state.

A fresh state of unrest has been caused within maiduguri. The convoy of @ProfZulum was attacked, and few hours ago multiple blast rocked the capital of borno state leaving many people dead.

Eid Mubarak from Maiduguri. #Arewatwitter. pic.twitter.com/qrNQlMXBPg

— ??ℝ??? (@___FAREED) July 31, 2020

I pray Arewa twitter not just peppers us today but rallies together to speak out against the current horrifying realities of Maiduguri, Borno state #HappyEid #Arewatwitter #Arewa #apeacefulborno #Maiduguri #BigBrotherNaijaLockdown pic.twitter.com/345LHiRzkd

— immar__ (@immar___) July 31, 2020

Heard that On the eve of Eid; there was twin bomb attacks in the heart of Maiduguri followed by RPG attacks!

Dear Lord protect the people of Borno from these animals! BH have proved time without number that they are an occultic group who are out to inflict terror on Civilians.

— K E L L Y ™ (@KrocCitydegreez) July 31, 2020

Dear Arewa Twitter,
I know y'all about to tension the fuck out of us today. But as you're celebrating your Eid today, use your powers, money and influence to help the people of Maiduguri and Southern Kaduna. Speak up for them if your religion truly preaches about Love.

THANKS.

— Baby boy ? (@Iam_ChisomLucky) July 31, 2020

 

The explosions once brings to the fore once again, the argument on the need for the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces to relieve the Service Chiefs of their appointment and undertake an urgent overhaul of the security architecture, especially as it relates to the fight against insurgency and banditry. Most importantly also, with heightened attacks and killings witnessed in Southern Kaduna in recent times as well as in other parts of the North, the security agencies would need to step up their strategies to ensure that Nigerians celebrate the Id el Kabir celebrations in peace.