Saturday, December 27, 2025 - The UN has expressed sadness over the suspected suicide bomb attack in a mosque in Gamboru, Maiduguri, Borno State in North-East Nigeria, which led to the loss of lives and left scores injured.
A bomb exploded during prayers at a mosque in Maiduguri on
Wednesday night, killing five people in what police described as a likely
suicide attack, according to media reports.
Police said that 35 people were also injured in the attack.
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told journalists on Friday
in New York that the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria,
Mohamed Fall, had issued a statement to condole with the families of the
victims.
Mr Dujarric said Mr Fall had conveyed his heartfelt
condolences to the families of those killed, and to the government and people
of Borno State and wished the injured speedy recovery.
He said Mr Fall joined the Borno State Governor, Prof.
Babagana Zulum, in strongly condemning the “heinous attack” in a place of
worship and echoed his call for increased vigilance and enhanced security
measures during this festive period and beyond.
The alleged suicide attack is yet another horrific reminder
of the deadly toll of violent attacks in Borno State this year.
On September 5, more than 50 civilians were killed when
suspected members of a non-state armed group attacked Darajamal, in the Bama
Local Government Area, while other incidents have ranged from targeted attacks
on communities to attacks on internally-displaced persons’ camps, using
improvised explosive devices, suicide bombings and other tactics targeting
farmers, fishermen, travellers, and traders.
The spokesperson said Mr Fall reiterated his call to parties
to the conflict to protect civilians, including those gathered in places of
worship, as well as their property, and to adhere to their obligations under
international humanitarian and human rights law.
The United Nations reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining
support for people affected by the conflict in North-East Nigeria.
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