Wednesday (yesterday, December 24) evening’s explosion at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, was carried out by a suicide bomber, the Nigerian Army, through Operation Hadin Kai headquarters, Maiduguri, has confirmed in a statement by Media Information Officer, HQ JTF (NE) OPHK, Lt. Col. Sani Uba.
The statement said preliminary findings indicated that a suspected Boko Haram terrorist detonated an improvised explosive device, killing himself and two civilians at the scene.
“The troops, in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal, EOD, team, other security agencies, the Borno State Government, and NEMA, responded promptly, secured the area, and cordoned off the affected location to prevent further harm,” the statement added.
The Army revealed that 32 civilians sustained injuries, with two later confirmed dead in hospitals, while two remain in critical condition.
Assuring that the remaining injured persons were stable and receiving appropriate medical care, the Army reassured residents of their safety during the festive season, noting that security agencies have intensified surveillance and protective measures across Maiduguri and the surrounding areas.
