Sam Kaye
A female suicide bomber has detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) at a wedding venue in Gwoza town, Borno State, killing not less than 6 wedding guests and injuring 15 others.
A survivor who spoke to security sources revealed that the insurgent was carrying a baby on her back when she stormed the venue and detonated the IED.
The wedding held on Saturday at Tashan Mararaba near the Fire Service in Gwoza town attracted a mammoth crowd which is why many were wounded in the blast which killed the bomber and her baby.
The Borno State Commissioner of Police (CP), Yusuf Lawal, confirmed the attack, stating that it was carried out by a female suicide bomber.
Lawal said that he was informed by the Divisional Police Officer in Gwoza that at least six people were killed and 15 others were evacuated to the hospital.
An eyewitness Buba, said that the attack shattered the joy and celebration of the special day, leaving families and loved ones in mourning.
Muhammed Kasim, another witness, said that the attack happened around 1:30 p.m.
“We heard a very loud sound of an explosion, accompanied by dust; then we saw bodies on the ground.”
Kasim added that several victims were evacuated to the hospital while security agencies were deployed to sanitize the area.