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Suspected Suicide Bombing Targets Mosque in Maiduguri, Nigeria
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A suspected suicide bombing targeted a mosque in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, Nigeria. The blast occurred during evening prayers, according to eyewitnesses. Casualty figures remain unconfirmed, with one report mentioning seven fatalities. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Militants have previously targeted mosques and crowded places in Maiduguri using suicide and improvised explosive device (IED) attacks. Unverified social media footage shows the aftermath in a nearby market area, with dust visible in the air. The incident is developing, and more details are expected; updates will be published as they become available.
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