Six Killed, Others Injured As Female Suicide Bomber Attacks Wedding

A suicide bomber who detonated an Improvised Explosive Device in Gwoza town, Borno, left no fewer than six people dead with 15 others injured.

According to report, the suicide attack occurred at a busy motor park known as Marrarraban Gwoza.

Confirming the incident, Borno State Commissioner of Police, Yusuf Lawal, said it was carried out by a female suicide bomber.

Lawal said he was informed by the Divisional Police Officer in Gwoza that at least, six people were killed with 15 others evacuated to the hospital.

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Also, an eyewitness, who identified himself as Buba, said the suicide bomber targeted a wedding ceremony.

Buba said that the attack shattered the joy and celebration of the special day, leaving families and loved ones in mourning.

Another witness, Muhammed Kasim, explained that the attack happened around 1:30 pm.

“We heard a loud sound of explosives, accompanied by dust; then we saw bodies on the ground.”

He added that several victims were evacuated to the hospital while security agencies were deployed to sanitise the area.

A JTF source, who spoke with a reporter on condition of anonymity said, “I’m not too sure of the exact number of those who were killed because I was not at the exact event, but some of the people are mentioning six, others are saying seven, but the figure is more than what they are mentioning; that is what we suspect.

“You know the event was a wedding party, and many visitors and guests were in attendance. That is why I’m telling you that confidently, as my friend.”

The JTF source, who said a team of government officials was already at the spot to conduct an investigation, added, “You see why I told you that more than six persons must have been killed because two suicide bombers were on the loose and they detonated two IEDs.

“The first explosion was at a wedding venue in Gwoza town. The first bomber was a nursing mother carrying a baby on her back when she stormed the venue at Tashan Mararaba near the Fire Service in Gwoza town and detonated the IED.

“We heard that the bomber was identified as a young mother in her early 20s who pretended to be a guest at the wedding.

“The other incident happened shortly after, while the mourners were trying to bury the dead persons, another bomber disguised as a mourner detonated another IED at the burial ground, killing more people and injuring several other people who were rushed to the General Hospital in Gwoza for medical treatment.”