Many feared dead as female suicide bombers strike Borno communities

Many feared dead as female suicide bombers strike Borno communities

Four female suicide bombers have killed an unspecified number of people, including a soldier, by detonating explosives at different locations in Borno State.

In Tashan Mararaba, Gwoza town, Borno State, at least six people were killed and many others injured in a bomb attack at a wedding venue.

This was confirmed by Zagazola Makama, a security analyst.

The bomber, identified as a young lady in her early twenties, detonated her explosive device in the middle of the gathering, causing chaos and destruction.

The victims, all civilians, were returning from the wedding celebration when the attack occurred near a busy motor park.

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Emergency services were rushed to the scene to rescue the injured and transport them to hospitals in Gwoza.

Similarly, another bomber, disguised as a mourner, detonated an explosive device in Gwoza LGA as people were preparing for the funeral of the victims killed earlier. The victims, all civilians, were gathered to pay their respects when the attack occurred. At least one additional person died, and 16 others were injured and rushed to the hospital.

In response, the Nigerian military has declared a curfew in the Gwoza area of Borno State following these devastating suicide bombings.

Many feared dead as female suicide bombers strike Borno communities