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The suicide bombers were said to have detonated their explosives inside the mosque while people were observing their morning prayers.

8 reported dead as suicide bombers attack mosque | Pulselive Kenya

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<h1>At least eight persons have been reported dead following a  suicide bomb attack in a mosque near the University of Maiduguri early morning on Monday, July 17.</h1>

Details are still sketchy but according to Daily Trust, the bombers detonated their explosives inside the mosque while people were observing their morning prayers.

However, the Sun newspaper is reporting that the attack was carried out by one female bomber.

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According to the Daily Mail, the blast happened at about 5:30 am in the London Ciki area of Maiduguri

It was also gathered that there were other attacks in the Borno State capital.

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