The Nigerian Army has confirmed that a recent explosion at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State, was caused by a suicide bomber.
According to a statement by Lt. Col. Sani Uba, spokesman for the Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) Theatre Command, the attack occurred around 6:00 pm on Tuesday, 24 December 2025.
Preliminary investigations indicate that a suspected Boko Haram Terrorist detonated an improvised explosive device, killing himself and two civilians on the scene.
Lt. Col. Uba said security forces, working alongside the Nigeria Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team, other sister agencies, the Borno State Government, and NEMA, promptly responded, cordoned off the area, and secured the site to prevent further harm.
A total of 32 civilians sustained various injuries, with two later confirmed dead at the hospital.
Two others remain in critical condition, while the rest are stable and receiving medical attention at Maiduguri General Hospital and the Teaching Hospital.
The Army assured residents that enhanced surveillance and security measures have been implemented across Maiduguri and surrounding areas to safeguard the public, particularly during the festive season.
