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  • Yobe authorities say suspect linked to Maiduguri mosque blast has been arrested

    Yobe authorities say suspect linked to Maiduguri mosque blast has been arrested

    2026-01-01 06:15:00
    According to Vanguard, authorities in Yobe confirmed the arrest of a suspect allegedly linked to the December 24 Maiduguri mosque bombing.

    In an update published by the outlet, officials said the arrest followed local vigilance and security screening, with investigators expanding the net around possible support networks.

    The development comes as the region continues to grapple with attacks targeting civilians and worship centres.

    TheCable also reported the arrest and said the suspect was transferred for questioning as investigations continued.

    BusinessDay similarly reported that the suspect allegedly confessed to being paid to carry out the attack, as authorities probed the wider network.

    Echotitbits take:

    Arrests are only step one. The credible test is independent corroboration—financing trails, logistics, handlers, and whether security agencies can prevent retaliatory or copycat strikes around high-traffic public spaces.

    Source: Vanguard — January 1, 2026 (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/01/yobe-confirms-arrest-of-suspect-linked-to-maiduguri-bomb-blast/)

    Vanguard 2026-01-01

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  • Maiduguri Mosque Blast: Deaths Reported as Borno Reels Again

    Maiduguri Mosque Blast: Deaths Reported as Borno Reels Again

    Photo Credit: The Punch
    2025-12-25 09:30:00

    Police updates referenced by The Punch say an explosion at a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State, left multiple casualties during prayers, reviving fears over insurgent-linked attacks in Nigeria’s northeast. The incident reportedly caused panic and rushed evacuations as victims were taken for treatment.

    The attack fits a long-running pattern in the region, where civilians and places of worship have been targeted amid the Boko Haram/ISWAP-linked insurgency. While responsibility is often unclear in early hours, authorities typically tighten security and launch bomb-disposal and investigation protocols immediately after such incidents.

    The broader concern is the timing: festive periods and crowded gatherings can increase vulnerability, making community vigilance and intelligence-led policing especially critical.

    Two international reports aligned on the incident details: Reuters quoted Borno Governor Babagana Zulum condemning the bombing as “barbaric and inhumane,” while the Associated Press described it as an “apparent suicide attack” after authorities found fragments consistent with a suicide vest.

    Echotitbits take: The key question is whether this marks a tactical resurgence (suicide devices returning) or an isolated breach. Watch for official forensics, arrests, and whether security agencies issue broader threat advisories for the North-East during the holiday window.

    Source: The Punch — December 25, 2025 (https://punchng.com/four-killed-14-injured-in-borno-mosque-bombing/)

    The Punch 2025-12-25