BOKO HARAM SUICIDE BOMBER BEHIND BORNO MOSQUE BLAST — ARMY
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By: Saheed Umar
The Nigerian Army Headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai has confirmed that the explosion that rocked a mosque in Borno State on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, was perpetrated by a suicide bomber.
PUNCH Online had earlier reported that no fewer than five people were killed, while 35 others were injured in the blast at the Al-Adum Jumaat Mosque, located in the Gamboru Market area of Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Borno State.
The explosion occurred during the Maghrib prayer session on Wednesday evening.
Providing an update on Thursday, the Theatre Command spokesperson, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, told Channels TV that investigations revealed the attack was carried out by a Boko Haram terrorist.
“Preliminary findings indicate the incident was caused by a suspected Boko Haram terrorist (BHT) suicide bomber, who detonated an improvised explosive device, killing himself and two civilians on the scene,” he said.
He added that, “The troops, in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team, other sister security agencies, the Borno State Government, and NEMA, responded promptly, securing and cordoning off the affected area to prevent further harm and ensure public safety.”
According to Lt. Col. Uba, casualties from the incident were immediately evacuated to the General Hospital and the Teaching Hospital in Maiduguri for medical attention.
He further disclosed that 32 civilians sustained varying degrees of injuries.
“Two of the injured civilians were later confirmed dead at the hospital, while two others are currently in critical condition,” he said.
“The remaining injured persons are stable and receiving appropriate medical care.”
Reassuring residents of their safety during the festive period, Lt. Col. Uba said troops, alongside other security agencies, have intensified surveillance and security measures across Maiduguri and its environs.
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