30 Killed, 100 Injured As Multiple Suicide Bomb Attacks Hit Borno State

Fresh details have emerged on multiple suicide bomb attacks that occurred in different events in Borno State.

It was learnt that no fewer than 30 persons have reportedly died, with over 100 injured as suicide bombers attacked wedding and funeral ceremonies in the state.

The coordinated incidents, which took place in the afternoon, caused pandemonium as people scamper for safety.

Reliable sources disclosed that, “More than 30 innocent civilians were killed, while over 100 sustained various degrees of injuries.

“Many of the victims have been evacuated to Maiduguri for medical attention.”

Similarly, the First Class Emir of Gwoza Local Government Area in Borno state, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, confirmed that multiple suicide attacks, saying that they were carried out at various locations, including a wedding reception and a burial ceremony in Gwoza town.

The royal father said, “The entire Gwoza council area is in serious mourning following multiple suicide attacks on our community.

“The first suicide attack was masterminded by an unidentified woman. She sneaked in with two children into a wedding reception of a popular young man in Gwoza. Then she detonated her Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs, killing herself and many people.

“Few minutes after, another suicide bomber sneaked into a burial ceremony nearby and detonated IEDs. And as am talking to you now, the third explosion just occurred a few minutes ago with more casualties.

“At least, over 100 people were injured, and most of them who sustained serious injuries have been rushed to Maiduguri with military escort for proper medical attention.

“This is just a preliminary confirmation, as details of the casualties are still yet unknown. But I will keep you posted on any developments.”

Gwoza, a town in southern Borno borders the Cameroun Republic.

It was hitherto declared Boko Haram territory before it was later liberated by the Nigerian troops.