Sahara Reporters has just learned that around 2 pm in Maiduguri, a suicide bomber attack has hit the palace of the Shehu of Borno State Alhaji Umar Garbai Abba Kyari. It is unclear at this time if there are any casualties. The area has been cordoned off by army officials. More details to come.

A suicide bomber blew himself up near the Maiduguri Central Mosque in the capital city of Borno State, killing himself and at least five others.

It was gathered that among the dignitaries that were observing Friday prayers at the mosque were Deputy Governor Zannah Mustaphar and the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Kyari. Both men were evacuated alive after the attack. It is not yet clear if any was injured.

Several other people were injured in the attack, and have been taken to nearby hospitals.

Witnesses said a boy of about the age of 15 was noticed walking towards the two dignitaries as they exited the mosque after the prayers.

Security aides were said to be suspicious of the manner in which the boy approached the two men, and tried to apprehend him, while shielding the VIPs.

At that moment, the bomb was detonated. Security officials said five people have been confirmed dead so far in the blast, with two soldiers among the critically wounded.

“Five people have been killed and six others injured in the Maiduguri Central Mosque suicide bomb attack,” said Sagir Musa, spokesperson for the Joint Task Force in the state.

http://dailytimes.com.ng/article/shehu-borno-escapes-bomb-attack

Suicide Bombing has become the norm now. GEJ is incompetent and too busy with Bayelsa politics to make any impact.
Nothing good can ever come out GEJ presidency.

Make una vote wisely come 2015.

Old Wizard: Suicide Bombing has become the norm now. GEJ is incompetent and too busy with Bayelsa politics to make any impact.
Nothing good can ever come out GEJ presidency.

Make una vote wisely come 2015.

Perhaps you are right. Time will tell.

Mosque do escape, Shehu sef go escape but church can never escape. So many questions begging for answer.

All this bombing is killing what little tourism we have left. So much for NSA's dialogue

Congrats Emir, the soup is ready

Yeah....I'm also hearing the bomber was a 15 year old kid....thats's just sad....

Old Wizard: Suicide Bombing has become the norm now. GEJ is incompetent and too busy with Bayelsa politics to make any impact.
Nothing good can ever come out GEJ presidency.

Make una vote wisely come 2015.

Most definitely

afam4eva: Mosque do escape, Shehu sef go escape but church can never escape. So many questions begging for answer.

Wonders shall never cease! Just hear yourself. Have you even read the post at all? People like you are only good at annoyance!

Old Wizard: Suicide Bombing has become the norm now. GEJ is incompetent and too busy with Bayelsa politics to make any impact.
Nothing good can ever come out GEJ presidency.

Make una vote wisely come 2015.

Well said my fellow Nigerian but when have our votes ever decided the outcome of an election..... Nigerian politics is now a family business

afam4eva: Mosque do escape, Shehu sef go escape but church can never escape. So many questions begging for answer.

U r foolish, 10 innocent nigerians αve perished due ϯo a suicide bomb attack n u r here raising dumb questions

Ђδω many pipo die for †ЂΞ mosque?

na GEJ tell them make dem bomb themselves, Can one please tell me how to stop a suicide bomber.

What goes around comes around! If una like make una use unborn babies. Very soon your pregnant women will swallow bombs for their unborn children to carry.

vanunu: na GEJ tell them make dem bomb themselves, Can one please tell me how to stop a suicide bomber.

Please tell me, who takes responsibility for the security of Nigerians? The Victim, the bomber or your incompetent president?

I'm axiuosly and obviuosly waiting to see how many pple would remained to be islamized in the north by the BH finish with them.Northern Mali would be an iceberg compare to what would be unfolding with this Muhammedan advocates.BRAVO !BRAVO!! BRAVO!!! To Boko Haram,atleast they are taking their course the eminent doors step,next should Governor Follow by Aso Rock.

Na Buhari D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ cos all this mess. Foolish Nigerians are thinkin GEJ is nt doin anything. Buhari is evil I will vote d delude GEJ over that blood thirsty bastard! Piss be on him! To win election aint do or die!

I might just vote for the ACN nominee in 2015..PDP sucks

Freddieyankee:

Well said my fellow Nigerian but when have our votes ever decided the outcome of an election..... Nigerian politics is now a family business

OR "A do or die affair"

No! They tot d shehu was a pastor. Afteral, it's all about attack on xtians. The earlier we address issues without some warped sentiment, d better for us.

This is serious! God have mercy, no one is safe!

I'm axiuosly and obviuosly waiting to see how many pple would remained to be islamized in the north by the time BH finish'd with them.Northern Mali would be an iceberg compared to what would be unfolding with this Muhammedan advocates.BRAVO !BRAVO!! BRAVO!!! To Boko Haram,atleast they are taking their course the eminent doors step,next should Governor Follow by Aso Rock.

Thank God for his life.

Gradually getting to elites by know they should know what they are in for, if one or two northern governors is attack mayb they 'll feel the heat and find a lasting solution to this mess.

afam4eva: Mosque do escape, Shehu sef go escape but church can never escape. So many questions begging for answer.

oneday should be your turn either naturally or boko boys would have you as a victim.

AT LAST!

omoredia: Na Buhari D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ cos all this mess. Foolish Nigerians are thinkin GEJ is nt doin anything. Buhari is evil I will vote d delude GEJ over that blood thirsty bastard! Piss be on him! To win election aint do or die!

May you rot in hell at this very moment. Fol.

The sooner we wake up the better for us all - BH bombs and bullets know neighter christian nor muslim. Channel your energies towards fighting a bad government that promised us security but have blessed us with insecurity.

afam4eva: Mosque do escape, Shehu sef go escape but church can never escape. So many questions begging for answer.

. You are silly. Don't u read that God protects the Mosque?. If u are angry because Your Den of thieves/criminals is always bombed, then go crucify urself. U gentile.

EyesWideOpen: Wonders shall never cease! Just hear yourself. Have you even read the post at all? People like you are only good at annoyance!

...we hv read d news ova n ova again, av u heard der bombed a church n only 5 pple wer killed?

Christian, muslim or Afrelist....i don't give a Bleep where u belong, we can only defeat dis bastards when we are all united no matter ur tribe or religion.