Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for the suicide attack that killed at least 15 people and injured 20 on Thursday in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, only two days to a major security summit in Abuja, the Nigerian capital.
Site Intelligence said Boko Haram claimed responsibility hours after the suicide bombing at a government compound.
The latest attack came only two days to a major security summit in Abuja to be attended by at least five African heads of state ad well as American and European officials.
Boko Haram has been waging an insurgency in the north for seven years. It was the second suicide bombing attack in 12 hours.
On Wednesday, troops of 7 Division Garrison Command of the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with the Civilian JTF maintaining security and vigilance, frustrated a suicide bombing of Sulaimanti, in the outskirts of Maiduguri city.
The terrorist carrying Improvised Explosive Device (IED), attempted to attack worshippers at Sulaimanti mosque during early morning prayer.
He was however prevented from gaining access to the mosque. Five civilians sustained injuries during the failed attempt.