An explosion at a mosque in Maiduguri, Nigeria, on Wednesday, December 24th, killed at least seven people and injured over 35 during evening prayers. Eyewitnesses and security sources reported the blast occurred in the Gamboru Market area. Police suspect a suicide bombing, citing recovered fragments of a suspected suicide vest and witness statements. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred in a region historically affected by Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgency. An alert has been issued for staff in the Gamboru Market area.