Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Explosion Kills Seven at Mosque
There was a big explosion at a mosque in Maiduguri, Nigeria, while people were praying.
At least seven people died, and 35 were hurt.
No one knows who did it, but bad guys like Boko Haram have done similar things before.
A long time ago, these bad guys started causing trouble in Nigeria, and even though soldiers are trying to stop them, they still do bad things sometimes.
The city of Maiduguri has been calm for a few years, but this explosion reminds everyone that the bad guys are still around.
People are scared, and the police are trying to find out who did this.
An explosion at a mosque in Maiduguri, Nigeria, killed at least seven people and injured 35 during evening prayers.
The explosion occurred in a crowded mosque in the Gamboru market area of Maiduguri around 6:00 pm (1700 GMT).
Witnesses described the explosion as a suspected bombing or suicide bombing, with many victims injured.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but militants have targeted similar locations before.
Nigeria has been battling a jihadist insurgency since 2009, with concerns growing about a resurgence of violence in the northeast.
- Who
- Unknown attackers, suspected to be militants
- What
- Explosion at a mosque during evening prayers
- When
- Wednesday, December 24, around 6:00 pm (1700 GMT)
- Where
- Maiduguri, Nigeria
- Why
- No clear motive, but militants have targeted similar locations before
Islamic Militants
Government and Security Forces
Responsibility for the Attack
Islamic Militants
Some believe Boko Haram or ISWAP may be responsible, as they have used similar tactics in the past.
Government and Security Forces
No group has claimed responsibility, and investigations are ongoing to determine the culprits.
Security Measures
Islamic Militants
Critics argue that the government has not done enough to protect civilians from such attacks.
Government and Security Forces
Authorities are conducting sweeps for secondary devices and investigating the incident to prevent future attacks.
- Location
- Maiduguri, Nigeria
- Time
- Around 6:00 pm (1700 GMT)
- Casualties
- At least seven dead, 35 injured
- Responsibility
- No group has claimed responsibility
- Suspected Method
- Suicide bombing or placed bomb
- Previous Attacks
- Militants have targeted mosques and crowded locations
- Insurgency Duration
- Since 2009
- Last Major Attack in Maiduguri
- 2021
Sources
Nigeria: Explosion Hits Mosque In Maiduguri During Evening Prayers; No Word on Casualties
Nigeria mosque blast: At least 7 killed in Maiduguri as bomb goes off during evening prayers
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Blast at mosque in Nigeria kills 5 and injures more than 30 in apparent suicide attack
Blast At Mosque In Nigeria Kills 5 And Injures More Than 30
Five killed and several injured as bomb explodes inside mosque in Nigeria
Nigeria mosque explosion: At least 7 killed in Maiduguri
Suspected suicide attack at Mosque in Nigeria's Maiduguri kills at least 7
Blast at Mosque in Nigeria Kills 5 and Injures More Than 30 in Apparent Suicide Attack
