A young Nigerian man has shared a deeply emotional message on social media after confirming that his younger brother was among those killed in a deadly mosque explosion at Gamboru Market in Maiduguri Borno State. The blast which occurred during prayer hours sent shockwaves across the country and renewed concerns over security in the region.
In a heartbreaking post the grieving brother described the pain of discovering his sibling was among the victims. He explained that the family initially held on to hope believing the younger brother might have survived or been hospitalized. That hope was shattered when confirmation came that he had lost his life in the explosion.
The mosque blast which occurred in a busy commercial area claimed several lives and left many others injured. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by chaos as worshippers and traders scrambled for safety. Emergency responders and security agencies were quickly deployed to the scene.
The victims included traders students and worshippers who had gathered for prayers. Many families have since been thrown into mourning with calls growing louder for improved intelligence and protection for civilians in conflict affected areas.
In his message the young man described his brother as peaceful hardworking and full of dreams. He expressed frustration and sorrow over the repeated loss of innocent lives to violence stating that families are forced to pay the price for insecurity they did not create.
The post has drawn widespread sympathy from Nigerians across social media. Thousands of users shared messages of condolence prayers and solidarity with the bereaved family. Many also used the moment to call on government authorities to intensify efforts to protect lives and prevent future attacks.
Security experts say attacks on soft targets such as markets and places of worship are designed to spread fear and disrupt daily life. They stressed the importance of community intelligence early warning systems and sustained military pressure on insurgent groups.
Government officials have condemned the attack and promised to investigate the incident while strengthening security around public spaces. However residents of Maiduguri say more proactive measures are needed to restore confidence and prevent recurring tragedies.
As families bury their loved ones the nation continues to grapple with the human cost of insecurity and the urgent need for lasting peace in the northeast.
