Suicide bombers return to Borno, kill 30, injure 100 in Gwoza
Suicide bombers targeted wedding guests and funeral ceremony in Gwoza, Borno State, killing 30 people and injuring more than 100 people.
The Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, who confirmed the incident on Saturday, said multiple suicide attacks were carried out at various locations, including a wedding reception and a burial ceremony in Gwoza town.
The coordinated incidents, which took place in the afternoon, caused pandemonium as people scampered for safety.
Sources said more than 30 people were killed and over 100 sustained various degrees of injuries, while many of the victims have been evacuated to Maiduguri for medical attention.
Timta said, “ The entire Gwoza council area is in mourning following multiple suicide attacks on our community.
“The first suicide attack was masterminded by an unidentified woman who sneaked with two children into a wedding reception of a popular young man in Gwoza. She detonated her Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) killing herself and many people.
“A few minutes after, another suicide bomber sneaked into a burial ceremony nearby and detonated Improvised Explosive Devices, 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.”
The member representing Gwoza/Chibok/Damboa federal constituency, Ahmed Usman Jaha, sympathized with the victims of the multiple attacks and prayed to Allah to grant the souls of the deceased Aljannatul Firdaus, and wished those who sustained injuries quick recovery.
Gwoza is located 128.5 kilometers from Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, and borders Cameroun Republic.
Boko Haram terrorists had once overrun the town declaring it a part of their caliphate, but was liberated by Nigerian soldiers.
It was hitherto declared Boko Haram Territory after it was captured by insurgents with hundreds of people killed before it was later liberated by troops.
Gwoza, a town in southern Borno bordering the Cameroun Republic. It was hitherto declared Boko Haram Territory after it was captured by insurgents with hundreds of people killed before it was later liberated by troops.
