The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, has strongly condemned the suicide bombing at Al Adum Jummuat Mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, describing the attack as a “barbaric and inhumane” act against peace and humanity.
In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Umar Alkali Jibril, the minister stressed that peace remains the foundation of meaningful development worldwide, warning that acts of terror threaten national stability and critical sectors, including transportation infrastructure essential to Nigeria’s economic growth.
Alkali extended heartfelt condolences to the Borno State Government and the people of the state over the tragic incident, offering prayers for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives and for the speedy recovery of the injured.
According to preliminary reports from the Borno State Police Command, five persons were killed in the explosion, while 35 others sustained injuries. The victims are currently receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and the State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri.
The attack, which occurred during Jummuat prayers on Wednesday, December 24, underscores the persistent security challenges in the North-East, where insurgents continue to target civilian locations despite ongoing military efforts to restore lasting peace.
While no group has claimed responsibility for the bombing, investigations are ongoing. The minister, through his media aide, reaffirmed the federal government’s resolve to protect lives, property and critical national infrastructure across the country.
