The Nigerian Military has revealed that the suicide assault at a mosque in Gamboru market, Maiduguri, was carried out by the Boko Haram.
The explosion occurred at about 6pm on Tuesday whereas Muslim worshippers have been observing night prayers inside Maiduguri metropolitan council.
In an announcement on Wednesday, Lt-Col Sani Uba, media info officer of Operation Hadin Kai, mentioned preliminary findings recognized the incident as a suicide bombing.
“Preliminary findings indicated that the incident was brought on by a suspected Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) suicide bomber, who detonated an improvised explosive machine, killing himself and two civilians on the scene,” Uba mentioned.
He mentioned troops, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police explosive ordnance disposal crew, different safety businesses, the Borno state authorities and the Nationwide Emergency Administration Company, responded promptly to the incident.
Uba mentioned the affected space was secured and cordoned off to stop additional hurt and guarantee public security.
He mentioned casualties have been instantly evacuated to the Common Hospital and the Educating Hospital in Maiduguri for medical consideration.
In keeping with him, 32 civilians sustained various levels of accidents within the assault.
“Regrettably, two of the injured civilians have been later confirmed useless on the hospital, whereas two others are at the moment in crucial situation,” he mentioned.
Uba added that the remaining injured individuals are steady and receiving applicable medical care, including that troops and different safety businesses have intensified surveillance and safety measures inside Maiduguri and surrounding areas.
Uba urged residents to stay calm and vigilant, particularly through the yuletide season, and to promptly report suspicious individuals or actions to safety businesses.
The Military commiserated with the households of the deceased and warranted the general public of its continued dedication to safeguarding lives and property.