Four Killed in Suicide Attack on a Mosque in Borno

Four persons were on Sunday killed in a suicide attack on a mosque in Gwoza, southern area of Borno State, the birthplace of Boko Haram, which has been at the peak of ongoing insurgency.

It was learnt that the suicide bomber, believed to be engaged by Boko Haram, ran at a group of worshipper during an early morning prayer.

A source, who could not ascertain if it was a male or female suicide bomber, said the suicide bomber was also killed with three other worshippers in the mosque.

He said several other persons were injured in the explosion which shook the mosque to its foundation.

A source, in one of the humanitarian communities in Borno State, told journalists in confidence that: “I received information of the suicide bomb attack this (yesterday) morning in Gwoza. The attack was said to have happened in a mosque, where three people, including the suicide bomber, were killed.”

However, a top security agent, who does not want his name mentioned, said it was only the suicide bomber that was lost.

He equally disclosed that 13 worshippers had varied injuries, and were assisted to a health centre for treatment.

The security agent said the immediate vicinity of the attack was cordoned off by the military.

Attempt to get the military and police authorities to confirm the attack as at the time of filing this report was not however successful as the messages sent to their spokesperson in Borno State, Col. Isa Ado and ASP Okon Edet, were not replied