Many killed As Suicide bomber Attacks Mosque In Maiduguri

Many worshippers have been reported killed as suicide bomber detonated explosives at Gambarou Jumu’at mosque in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital as a suicide bomber unleash the attacks.

According to a report by daily Post, Some of the worshippers, who escaped the attack, said the assailants sneaked into the mosque and detonated the bomb during the Maghrib congregational prayer.

“The bomber detonated when the first raka’at of the Maghrib prayer was observed. Many worshippers died, others sustained various injuries,” he said

However, there was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, but among the suspects will be the Boko Haram armed group, which has launched a large number of suicide attacks in region over the past few months.

NIGERIA has been battling fierce war against Terrorists Boko Haram Since 2009. The endless insurgence war becomes compounded with the emergence of Islamic State Of West Africa (ISWAP). 

The APC led federal government also accommodate bandits and Fulani herdsmen who have terrorised and killed many defenseless citizens sin 2015 when Major Gen Muhammadu Buhari became president. It takes American rhetorics for the incumbent president Bola Ahmed Tinubu led pro Terrorists Regime  to be thinking of how to curb the criminals. Killings and kidnapping by the Terrorists are so till a lucrative business under the anti people led APC government.

The NIGERIAN ARMY in a press statement confirmed the incident.

PRESS RELEASE

 EXPLOSION INCIDENT IN GAMBORU MARKET, MAIDUGURI

Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) wishes to inform the general public of an explosion incident that occurred at about 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 24 December 2025, at a mosque located within Gamboru Market in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC), while Muslim faithfuls were observing evening prayers.

Preliminary findings indicated that the incident was caused by a suspected Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) suicide bomber, who detonated an improvised explosive device, killing himself and 2 civilians on the scene.

Troops, in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team,other sister security agencies, Borno State Government and NEMA responded promptly, secured, and cordoned off the affected area to prevent further harm and ensure public safety. Casualties were immediately evacuated to the General Hospital and the Teaching Hospital in Maiduguri for prompt medical attention.

A total of 32 civilians sustained varying degrees of injuries. Regrettably, 2 of the injured civilians were later confirmed dead at the hospital, while 2 others are currently in critical condition. The remaining injured persons are stable and receiving appropriate medical care.

Troops and other security agencies have since intensified surveillance and security measures within Maiduguri and surrounding areas. Members of the public are advised to remain calm and security conscious especially during the yuletide season. The public is also urged to be on the look out for teenagers with suspicious looks. It is advised to avoid crowded places and maintain extra vigilance at religious places, especially churches during the yelutide period. Citizens are urged to promptly report any suspicious persons or activities to the nearest security post.

OPHK commiserates with the families of the deceased and assures the public of its continued commitment to safeguarding lives and property.

 SANI UBA

Lieutenant Colonel

Media Information Officer

Headquarters  Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI 

25 December, 2025

INEC Restates Commitment to Inclusivity at North-East Zonal Capacity Building Workshop

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening inclusivity in Nigeria’s electoral process, particularly for women, youth, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Gombe State, Dr. Sa’ad Umar Idris, gave the assurance in Gombe on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, while declaring open the North-East Zonal Capacity Building Workshop for Gender and Disability Desk Officers, held at Custodian Hotel, Gombe.

Dr. Idris acknowledged the role of the Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) as a key partner in advancing inclusivity, noting that the Commission’s collaboration with the organisation has been instrumental in amplifying the voices of marginalized groups in the electoral process.

Highlighting INEC’s deliberate steps towards inclusivity over the past 15 years, the REC recalled the launch of the INEC Gender Policy in 2014 (reviewed in 2021), as well as the Framework on Access and Participation of Persons with Disabilities in 2018. He further explained that the Gender Unit was elevated to a full Department of Gender and Inclusivity in 2021 to strengthen implementation.

Dr. Idris disclosed that, INEC has also introduced a merit quota for women in recruitment and promotion, including appointments as Heads of Department and Electoral Officers. He noted that during the 2019 and 2023 general elections, deliberate efforts were made to engage young women and PWDs as ad hoc staff, underscoring the Commission’s determination to make inclusivity both policy and practice.

Addressing the participants, Dr. Idris described Gender and Disability Desk Officers as the Commission’s “bridge with marginalized groups,” stressing that they play a strategic role in ensuring inclusivity at the grassroots level. While acknowledging progress, such as the deployment of assistive devices in recent elections, he emphasized the need for more effective distribution to those who truly need them.

The workshop, he explained, was designed to equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to drive inclusivity in the electoral process. He urged them to engage actively by asking questions, exchanging ideas, and thinking innovatively.

Welcoming participants to Gombe, “the Jewel in the Savannah,” Dr. Idris wished them a rewarding workshop and a pleasant stay.

Source: INEC 

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