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Seven people were killed in a blast at a mosque during prayers in Nigeria
At least seven people were killed in an explosion at a mosque in northeastern Nigeria.
| Shiite? Liberal Sunni? Forgot to pay their zakat to the right (Boko Haram) people? So many possibilities, with the certainty that someone with IED capabilities is going to be seriously peeved no matter which choice is made. |
Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported this on December 24, citing a security source.
The explosion occurred around 6:00 PM local time (8:00 PM Moscow time) during evening prayers at a mosque in the main Gamboru market in Maiduguri. A large number of worshippers were inside the building at the time of the incident.
According to preliminary data, at least seven people died.
It was previously reported that improvised explosive devices were allegedly planted in the mosque.
Extremist groups operate in Nigeria, including the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram. They operate primarily in the northern and central states of the country.
The police further said early findings point to a suicide attack.
“Preliminary investigations further suggest that the incident may have been a suicide bombing, based on the recovery of fragments of a suspected suicide vest and witness statements recorded,” the command said, stressing that “investigations are ongoing to establish the exact cause and circumstances.”
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