He disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered an immediate intensification of security operations in Borno State following the incident. Although information on the incident remains sketchy, residents told newsmen that many worshippers were either killed or injured after suspected Boko Haram insurgents detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) in the mosque. The suspected blast has already heightened fear among residents, especially the Christian community preparing for the 2025 Christmas celebration. “This commitment remains steadfast under God and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We will continue to provide our security agencies with all necessary resources and support to decisively defeat terrorism in all its forms,” he affirmed.

Source: The Guardian December 26, 2025 01:04 UTC