The Nigerian Army has confirmed that Boko Haram insurgents were responsible for the deadly bomb blast at the Gamboru Juma’at Mosque in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
The headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai made the confirmation on Thursday, following investigations into the attack that occurred during Maghrib prayers on Wednesday.
Uba disclosed that 32 civilians sustained varying degrees of injuries as a result of the explosion.
He assured residents of Maiduguri and its environs of their safety during the festive season, noting that troops and other security agencies have intensified surveillance and security operations across the city and surrounding areas.
The military reiterated its commitment to maintaining security and preventing further attacks across the North-East region.
