The headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai, Nigerian Army, has confirmed that the explosion at a mosque in Borno State on Wednesday December 24, 2025, was carried out by a suicide bomber. PUNCH Online had reported that at least five people were confirmed dead, while 35 others sustained injuries following the blast at Al-Adum Jumaat Mosque in the Gamboru Market area of Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Borno State. In an update on Thursday, Theatre Command spokesman Lt. Col. Sani Uba said investigations revealed that a Boko Haram terrorist was responsible. Lt. Col. Uba said casualties were immediately evacuated to the General Hospital and the Teaching Hospital in Maiduguri for medical attention. “Two of the injured civilians were later confirmed dead at the hospital, while two others are currently in critical condition,” he said.

Source: Punch December 25, 2025 15:19 UTC