An explosion tore through a mosque in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, during evening prayers, killing several worshippers, according to local media reports. An explosion tore through a mosque in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, during evening prayers, killing several worshippers, according to local media reports. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, has once again raised fears over renewed militant violence in a region that has endured years of insurgency. According to witnesses, the explosion occurred inside a crowded mosque located in the Gamboru Market area, where Muslims had gathered for evening prayers. Boko Haram launched its insurgency in Borno state in 2009 with the objective of establishing an Islamic caliphate.

Source: dna December 25, 2025 06:58 UTC