An explosion has rocked a mosque in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, sending shockwaves through the city and prompting an immediate security response.
Details of the incident remain sketchy, but early reports indicate that the blast occurred during prayer hours, leaving worshippers and nearby residents in panic as emergency responders raced to the scene.
Security operatives have cordoned off the area, while rescue teams are evacuating the injured and assessing the extent of the damage. Authorities are yet to confirm the number of casualties.
The cause of the explosion has not been officially identified, but Maiduguri—long at the centre of insurgency in the North-East—has witnessed similar attacks in the past.
Officials are expected to release further information as investigations continue.