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An explosion has rocked Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, after an improvised explosive device detonated inside a mosque at Gamboru Market, killing several worshippers.
Ejes Gist News reports that the blast occurred on Tuesday during prayers, triggering panic and chaos in the usually busy market area. The mosque, located within the Gamboru Market axis, was crowded at the time of the explosion.
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Eyewitnesses Describe Panic at Gamboru Market
Eyewitnesses said the explosive device went off suddenly, tearing through a section of the mosque. Several worshippers were reportedly killed instantly, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
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Traders and residents fled the scene as thick smoke billowed from the mosque. Some individuals were seen attempting to assist injured victims before emergency responders arrived.
Security Operatives Cordoned Off Area
Security operatives later sealed off the affected area to prevent further casualties and allow for a preliminary assessment of the incident. Movement around the market was temporarily restricted as authorities worked to secure the scene.
As of the time of filing this report, no official statement had been issued by security agencies regarding the exact number of casualties or the nature of the explosive device used.
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Authorities Yet to Confirm Casualty Figures
Emergency services were deployed to the scene, and injured victims were reportedly taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. The identities of the victims had not been released.
Investigations into the explosion are ongoing, while residents remain on edge amid heightened security presence in the area.
Details later.
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