- Residents described the incident as unusual, noting that Maiduguri has remained relatively calm in recent years
- Sources familiar with the area noted that the mosque is often filled with traders and shoppers from the busy Gamboru market
- The police spokesperson, Kenneth Daso, confirmed the incident and said the affected area was immediately secured
Panic gripped parts of Maiduguri on Wednesday evening following a bomb explosion at Al-Adun Jumaat Mosque, located within the Gamboru Main Market area of Borno State.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the blast occurred during the first Rakaat of Maghrib prayers at about 6 p.m., causing fear and confusion among worshippers and nearby residents
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While unverified accounts suggest multiple casualties, the Borno State Police Command has yet to release official figures.
In a brief statement, the police spokesperson, Kenneth Daso, confirmed the incident and said the affected area was immediately secured.
He disclosed that operatives from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit were deployed to the scene to ensure safety, adding that investigations were ongoing to determine the source and nature of the explosion.
Sources familiar with the area noted that the mosque is often filled with traders and shoppers from the busy Gamboru market, especially during evening prayers.
Residents described the incident as unusual, noting that Maiduguri has remained relatively calm in recent years. The explosion forced many people to flee the area, while others have reportedly avoided public places amid Christmas Eve activities
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