Six killed, 15 injured in Borno suicide attack
Six people have been killed and 15 others injured in a suicide attack in Gwoza, Borno State.
Tragedy struck when the suicide bomber detonated an Improvised Explosive Device in Gwoza town.
The attack occurred at a busy motor park known as Marrarraban Gwoza.
The Borno State Commissioner of Police, Yusuf Lawal, confirmed the attack saying that it was carried out by a female suicide bomber.
Mr Lawal said that he was informed by the Divisional Police Officer in Gwoza, that at least six people were killed with 15 others evacuated to the hospital.
An eyewitness, who identified himself as Buba, said that the suicide bomber targeted a wedding.
Mr Buba said that the attack shattered the joy and celebration of the special day, leaving families and loved ones in mourning.
Another eyewitness Muhammed Kasim, said that the attack happened around 1:30 p.m.
“We heard a loud sound of explosive, accompanied with dust; then we saw bodies on the ground,’’ he said.
He said that several victims were evacuated to the hospital while security agencies were deployed to secure the area.
(NAN)
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