Several people are feared to have been killed and injured in Nigeria after a suspected suicide bomber carried out an attack on a mosque in Borno state. Eyewitnesses said the blast happened during evening prayers. One report suggests seven people were killed, but there has been no official confirmation of any casualties. Unverified footage on social media appears to show the aftermath of the explosion, with people stood in a market area with dust particles in the air. No group has admitted carrying out the explosion in Maiduguri - the state's capital - but militants have previously targeted mosques and crowded places in the area with suicide and improvised explosive device (IED) attacks. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App.
Tragic Explosion Decimates Mosque in Nigeria During Prayers
Tragic Explosion Decimates Mosque in Nigeria During Prayers
A suspected suicide bombing at a packed mosque in Maiduguri, Nigeria, causes chaos and multiple casualties during evening prayers.
A devastating explosion has struck a mosque in Borno state, Nigeria, during evening prayers, with initial reports indicating several fatalities and numerous injuries. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the attack, attributed to a potential suicide bomber, reflects a troubling trend of violence targeting crowded places in the region. As the situation unfolds, officials continue to investigate the incident's specifics amidst fears of rising casualties.
