As per reports, an explosion tore through a mosque during evening prayers on Wednesday (24 December) in Maiduguri, the capital of Nigeria’s Borno state. The blast occurred at approximately 1800 hours local time (1700 hours UTC) at Gamborun Market area while worshippers were gathered for prayers.

• According to a security analyst, the explosive device detonated inside the mosque, instantly killing several worshippers and leaving others with varying degrees of injuries.
• The exact number of fatalities and injured persons has not been officially confirmed at the time of reporting.
• Emergency services rushed to the scene, and security operatives cordoned off the area to prevent further casualties and conduct a preliminary assessment of the situation.
• No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.