Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has condemned in the strongest terms the explosion that rocked a mosque in the Gamboru Market area of Maiduguri on Wednesday evening, describing it as “utterly condemnable, barbaric, and inhumane.” The blast, suspected to be a suicide attack, occurred during Maghrib prayers.
In a statement released by his administration, Governor Zulum emphasized the desecration of a place of worship during a time of devotion, particularly amid the festive season.
“Attacking a place of worship is a desecration of its sanctity at a time when Muslim faithful are performing acts of worship,” he said, extending condolences to the families of the victims and prayers for the swift recovery of the injured.
The governor urged residents to remain calm while calling for heightened vigilance in mosques, churches, markets, and other public gatherings to prevent further incidents.
He assured the public that investigations are underway to identify and apprehend those responsible, and security measures have been ramped up across the state.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
