ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 26, 2025 Near the Abacha military barracks (officially known as the Mogadishu military post) there was an explosion. According to all available information, the explosion was caused by a suicide bomber who had an improvised explosive device attached to himself. He tried to get inside the barracks, but exploded before he succeeded.
The incident claimed the life of the suicide bomber, who died immediately. One civilian passerby was also injured.
On New Year’s Eve in 2010, a similar suicide attack occurred at the same location, but that time it claimed several lives.
Aftermath
If you’re thinking about suicide, please stop and recognize that your pain is not permanent, but this step would be. It may feel like there’s no other way, but there is hope, even if it’s hard to see right now. Your feelings are temporary, and with help, they can pass.
Talking about what you're going through might feel difficult, but it’s the first step toward healing. Don’t turn away from the people who want to support you. Life can offer more than what you're feeling right now, and the pain doesn't have to last forever. You deserve help, and it’s available.
If you need immediate help, please contact a helpline.
