At least 30 people lost their lives, while over 100 sustained injuries during suicide bombings targeting Wedding and Funeral gatherings in Borno state.
The First Class Emir of Gwoza Local Government Area in Borno State, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, verified on Saturday that multiple suicide attacks occurred at different sites, such as a wedding celebration and a burial event in Gwoza town.
The synchronized attacks, occurring in the afternoon, led to chaos as individuals fled for safety.
Reliable sources said;
“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.”
Woman and two children
Confirming the incident to Vanguard exclusively, the royal father, Timta, 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 i am talking to you right 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 Emir stated.
In response to the incidents, Ahmed Usman Jaha, known as Babawo, a member representing Gwoza/Chibok/Damboa federal constituency, expressed sympathy for the families of the victims of the multiple attacks. He prayed for the souls of the deceased to be granted Aljannatul Firdaus and wished a speedy recovery for those injured.
Gwoza, located in southern Borno near the Cameroun Republic, was previously under Boko Haram control. Insurgents captured the town, resulting in numerous casualties, before it was eventually liberated by the military.
Credit: Vanguard News
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