Many worshippers are feared dead in a bomb explosion in a mosque around Molai area of Maiduguri.
The bomb went off when worshippers were observing their Magrib prayers.
The Police have confirmed residents’ belief that the attack was carried out by a suicide bomber.
The Police have confirmed residents’ belief that the attack was carried out by a suicide bomber.
The Police said in a statement by the Commissioner of Police that “at about 6.35 PM on Thursday, two suspected suicide bombers detonated IEDS in and outside a Mosque at Mulai.
“The mosque consequently collapsed injuring many people praying.
“While the number of deaths is about 14 so far, including the two bombers, casualties have been evacuated to UMTH and Specialist Hospitals in Maiduguri.”
“The mosque consequently collapsed injuring many people praying.
“While the number of deaths is about 14 so far, including the two bombers, casualties have been evacuated to UMTH and Specialist Hospitals in Maiduguri.”
He added that investigation was in progress as normalcy had been restored to the area.
Thursday’s bombing came barely 48 hours after a similar incident occurred in Sajeri area of Maiduguri.
Thursday’s bombing came barely 48 hours after a similar incident occurred in Sajeri area of Maiduguri.
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