Update: Soldier, seven others killed in two suicide bombers’ attacks in Borno
Tragedy occurred again in Borno State as two suicide bombers detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) at a wedding venue in Gwoza town, killing a soldier, and seven others including wedding guests. Sixteen people were also injured.
A survivor of the incident said the first bomber was carrying a baby on her back when she stormed the venue and detonated the IED.
The wedding was held on Saturday at Tashan Mararaba near the Fire Service in Gwoza town.
A military source in Gwoza said the female suicide bomber crossed the road opposite the military base and immediately detonated the IED, killing a soldier in the process.
The terrorists reinforced and returned to the 192 Brigade but the Nigerian Army troops successfully repelled the attack. The bomber identified as a young mother in her twenties pretended to be a guest at the wedding.
However, another bomber who disguised as a mourner detonated IED while the people were trying to bury the dead persons, killing one person at the burial ground.
The injured are receiving treatment at the General Hospital in Gwoza.
The military has, as a result of the explosions, declared a curfew in Gwoza with immediate effect. The spokesperson of Sector One Operation Hadin Kai and 7 Division confirmed the incident but said no situation report yet from Gwoza.
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