Borno State Police Command has confirmed a failed suicide attack targeting worshipers at a mosque in Maiduguri.

Two suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers allegedly blew up themselves near Sulemanti mosque of Maiduguri metropolis of the state in the early hours of today.

Police Public Relations Officer, Victor Isuku said the bomber, targeted a mosque in Sulemanti ward with strapped Improvised Explosive Devices, but were detonated, killing the two suspects during midnight Ramadan prayers.

A civilian Joint Task Force member, Bukar Shehu also said the suicide bombers were intercepted near a mosque premises , before they blew up .

Meanwhile, the mosque has been condoned off by soldiers and policemen to prevent any further attacks on mosques and other public places in the metropolis.