Eight Killed,10 Injured As Two Female Bombers Rock Baga Fish Market

Source: thewillnigeria.com

SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, (THEWILL) – Two female bombers Monday stormed the popular Baga Fish Market in Borno State, killing no fewer than eight persons and injuring 10 others in a twin attack.

Confirming the twin-suicide attacks on the largest fish market in the state,a local vigilante member, Abu Yusuf, told THEWILL that the attacks were well-coordinated.

According to Yusuf, “The suicide bombers found their way into the market during the second afternoon prayer at 3:45pm when most people were congregated in groups to pray.

“They detonated the bombs strapped on them at few meters apart.”

On the casualties, Yusuf said “apart from the two suicide bombers, six other persons were blown apart, with over 10 persons severely injured taken to the hospital.”