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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have detonated an improvised explosive device, IED, at a Juma\u2019at Mosque in Gamboru Ward, around the Customs area in the heart of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.<\/p>\n

The incident occurred on Wednesday while Muslim worshippers were observing the Maghrib prayer.<\/p>\n

At The time of filing this report, information on the incident remains sketchy.<\/p>\n

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Nahum Daso, could not confirm the blast but said he was on his way to the scene to assess the situation.<\/p>\n

The suspected blast has already created fear among residents, especially within the Christian community preparing for the 2025 Christmas celebration.<\/p>\n

Security operatives have cordoned the area to prevent further casualties and to allow preliminary assessment of the incident.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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