Sh*ck And Outrage: PDP Reacts To Christmas Eve Explosion In Maiduguri

Several worshippers were reportedly killed on Wednesday when an improvised explosive device detonated inside the mosque in the busy Gamboru Market area of the Borno State capital. The blast occurred during prayers, triggering panic and confusion across the market.

Eyewitness accounts, as reported by security analyst Zagazola Makama, revealed that the explosion tore through a section of the mosque, killing some worshippers on the spot and leaving many others injured. Traders and residents were seen fleeing the scene as smoke filled the area, while some attempted to help the wounded before emergency personnel arrived.

Reacting in a statement titled “Christmas Eve Explosion: One Too Many,” issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP described the incident as unacceptable. The party accused the current administration of failing to adequately protect lives and property, urging the government to take decisive action rather than engage in political rhetoric over security issues.

The statement expressed sympathy for the families of those who lost their lives, stressing that no one should be killed while worshipping. It warned that continued attacks on places of worship not only violate Nigerians’ constitutional right to freedom of religion but also risk creating widespread fear that could undermine religious harmony.

The PDP called on both the federal and state governments to urgently implement effective security measures during the festive season and beyond. It emphasized that Nigerians deserve concrete, actionable security strategies instead of empty assurances, adding that the growing insecurity has become intolerable and must be addressed with the seriousness it demands.