Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has strongly condemned a suicide attack at a mosque in Gomboru Market, Maiduguri, which claimed five lives and left 35 others injured on Wednesday evening.
The attack occurred during Maghrib prayers when a suspected suicide bomber reportedly gained access to the mosque and detonated an explosive device among worshippers.
Speaking through his Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, Governor Zulum expressed deep sorrow over the incident and described the attack as “utterly condemnable, barbaric and inhumane.”
“Attacking a place of worship is a desecration of the sanctity of the mosque at a time when Muslim faithful are performing acts of worship,” the governor said.
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He conveyed his condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives, as well as the speedy recovery of the injured.
Governor Zulum also called for heightened vigilance and increased security, particularly in places of worship and public spaces, especially during the festive period.
He assured residents that the state government has put adequate security measures in place to prevent further breaches during the festivities and beyond.
