A suicide bomber suspected to be working with the Boko Haram sect has detonated an explosive device in the University of Maiduguri mosque with several casualties recorded.
A bomb explosion has occurred in a mosque at the University of Maiduguri, Borno State. According to reports, it occured this morning while some students and staff of the university were observing prayer at 6:30 am.
One of the casualties was Prof Mani, a professor of Veterinary Medicine.
An update has it that the attack was carried out by a suicide bomber leading to the death of 5 people while 20 others were injured.
Security forces have been mobilized to the scene of the attack.
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