Mosque bomb blast in Maiduguri market kill many worshippers

Borno mosque attack

Several worshippers were killed yesterday after an explosive device detonated inside a mosque at Gamborun Market in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The explosion occurred while worshippers were gathered for prayers, causing panic and chaos within the busy market area. Eyewitnesses said the blast ripped through part of the mosque, killing some worshippers instantly and leaving others with varying degrees of injuries. Traders and residents in the area were seen fleeing the scene as thick smoke billowed from the mosque, while others attempted to assist victims before emergency responders arrived.…

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