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Several worshippers were killed on Tuesday when an explosive device went off inside a mosque at Gamborun Market in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
The explosion occurred while worshippers were observing prayers, triggering panic and confusion within the densely populated market area.
Eyewitnesses told Zagazola Malala that the blast ripped through part of the mosque, killing some worshippers instantly and leaving others with varying degrees of injuries.
Traders and residents fled the scene as thick smoke billowed from the mosque, while some people attempted to rescue victims before the arrival of emergency responders.
Security operatives swiftly cordoned off the area to prevent further casualties and to enable a preliminary assessment of the incident.
As of the time of filing this report, authorities had not officially confirmed the number of casualties, while investigations into the cause of the explosion were ongoing.
Bomb explosion kills worshippers inside Maiduguri market mosque
