The United Nations has expressed sadness over the suspected suicide bomb attack in a mosque in Gamboru, Maiduguri, Borno State.
At least five persons were killed and 35 others were injured when a suicide bomber detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during an evening prayer at a mosque in Gamboru Market on Wednesday.
The spokesman for the UN Secretary–General, Stephane Dujarric, told journalists on Friday in New York that the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Mohamed Fall, had issued a statement to condole with the families of the victims.
Dujarric said Fall had conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who were killed, and to the Government and people of Borno State and wished the injured speedy recovery.
He said Fall joined the Governor of Borno, 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 suicide attack is yet another horrific reminder of the deadly toll of violent attacks in Borno State this year.
