| 2020 Gamboru bombing | |
| Fatalities: | 38 |
| Injuries: | 30 |
| Date: | 6 January 2020 |
| Location: | Gamboru, Borno State, Nigeria |
| Target: | Civilians |
| Weapons: | Suicide bombing (disputed) |
At about 5pm on 6 January 2020, a bomb exploded at a market in Gamboru, Borno State, northeastern Nigeria.[1] [2] The market is located on a bridge which connects Gamboru to Fotokol, Logone-et-Chari, Far North Region, Cameroon.[1] The bombing killed 38 people and injured over 35 others.[1] [2] [3] No group claimed responsibility.[1] [2] Boko Haram often carry out attacks in the region, their insurgency having caused over 35,000 deaths since it began in 2009.[1] [4] [5]