At least 7 people were killed in an explosion at a mosque in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, the head of an anti-jihadist militia, Babakura Kolo, announced, quoted by Agence France-Presse and dariknews.bg.
The tragedy occurred during evening prayers, Reuters specified.
So far, no armed group has claimed responsibility for the bomb attack, he said.
Maiduguri is the capital of Borno state, which has been the scene of violence by the jihadist group "Boko Haram" for years. and its offshoot "Islamic State in West Africa", explains AFP, adding that there have been no attacks in the city itself for years.
"Boko Haram" began its insurgency in Borno state in 2009, seeking to establish a so-called Islamic caliphate, Reuters recalls. Despite the efforts of the Nigerian army, sporadic attacks by the Islamists in the area continue.