Bomb blast in packed Nigerian mosque kills five

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete December 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM

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A bomb explosion in a crowded mosque in Gamboru market, Maiduguri, Borno state, Nigeria, killed at least five people and injured 35 during evening prayers. The incident occurred in Nigeria's north-eastern region, which has been plagued by militant activity. While no group has claimed responsibility, suspicion falls on groups like Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province, who have previously targeted mosques and public spaces with bombings and IEDs. Maiduguri has been at the center of an insurgency since 2009, as Boko Haram attempts to establish an Islamic caliphate in Borno state. Despite security measures, attacks against civilians continue in the region.

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Maiduguri ×260% Borno state 70% Islamic State West Africa Province 70% Nigeria ×280% Boko Haram 80%

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Nigeria

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