22 Killed in Nigerian Mosque Bombing 

At least 22 worshippers were killed in a mosque attack on the outskirts of the city of Maiduguri, Nigeria, Al-Jazeera reports. Suggested Reading A Peek at Mariah Carey’s Fly Real Estate Portfolio Chris Brown’s and Donny Hathaway Both Sang ‘This Christmas.’ Only One Is Worth Playing Atlanta Nightlife Insiders Respond to 21 Savage’s Claim That…

At least 22 worshippers were killed in a mosque attack on the outskirts of the city of Maiduguri, Nigeria, Al-Jazeera reports.

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According to the report, one female suicide bomber blew herself up inside the mosque March 16, while a second female bomber detonated her equipment as survivors tried to run away from the carnage. 

Abdul Mohammed, of the State Emergency Management Agency, told the Associated Press that at least 17 people were wounded by the explosions, Al-Jazeera notes. 

There was no immediate claim of responsibility in the deadly attack. However, Al-Jazeera notes that Maiduguri is known as the birthplace of Boko Haram. 

Read more at Al-Jazeera

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