A deadly blast occurred in Gwoza, Borno State, on Sunday, leaving at least 18 people dead and over 30 injured. According to auth...
A deadly blast occurred in Gwoza, Borno State, on Sunday, leaving at least 18 people dead and over 30 injured. According to authorities, two female suicide bombers have been arrested in connection with the detonation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the area.
A local government official official who confirmed this to Channels Television, said 30 female suicide bombers were sent to Gwoza to detonate IEDs at different locations.
However, only four suicide bombers exploded, with one of them detonating her device at a checkpoint, killing herself, a soldier, and a civilian JTF member.
The attack, one of the deadliest in recent months, occurred during a wedding ceremony in Tashan Mararaba, near the Fire Service in Gwoza town. A survivor reported that the first bomber was carrying a baby on her back when she stormed the venue and detonated the IED.
The Director-General of SEMA, Barkindo Saidu, witnessed the first blast and reported that it affected over 30 persons with various levels of injuries and instant death. Another blast occurred minutes later around General Hospital.
The arrested suicide bombers are currently undergoing military interrogation. The women reportedly got into Gwoza from different locations, including Pulka and the Mandara mountains.
The attack has left the community in shock, with many injured persons receiving treatment at various hospitals. The authorities are working to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of the people in the area.
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