A huge explosion has rocked a Mosque located inside a market
in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, killing many people. The explosion
occurred at about 3:30p.m while Muslim traders where observing the late
afternoon prayers. Witnesses said the bomb went off seconds after worshippers
commenced their congregational prayers.
The exact number of fatalities were unclear.
The attack came
less than a day after Boko Haram militants launched intense grenade attack on
the city, killing about 17 people, just hours after Nigeria swore in Muhammadu
Buhari as its new president.
Mr. Buhari has vowed to confront Boko Haram, a
deadly jihadist group responsible for several thousands of deaths. At his
inauguration, the president said he will relocate the military command
structure to Maiduguri until the group is subdued.
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