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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/)
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