Nigerian Army Personnel Among Six Persons Killed In Borno Suicide Bombing
According to a survivor, one of the bombers, shockingly carried a baby on her back as she entered the venue and detonated the device.
A Nigerian Army soldier was among the six persons killed when two suicide bombers detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) on Saturday at a wedding venue, killing the guests and injuring 16 others in Gwoza town, Borno State.
SaharaReporters had reported that the wedding was held on Saturday at Tashan Mararaba near the Fire Service in Gwoza town.
According to a survivor, one of the bombers, shockingly carried a baby on her back as she entered the venue and detonated the device.
A military source in Gwoza reported that a female suicide bomber crossed the road near the military base and detonated an IED, resulting in the death of a soldier.
It was learnt that the terrorists reinforced and returned to the 192 Brigade but the Nigerian Army troops successfully repelled the attack.
However, the bomber identified as a young mother in her twenties pretended to be a guest at the wedding.
While trying to bury the deceased, another bomber disguised as a mourner detonated an IED at the burial site, killing one person.
Meanwhile, the injured are receiving treatment at the General Hospital in Gwoza.
The spokesperson for Sector One Operation Hadin Kai and the 7th Division confirmed the incident but stated that there was no situation report from Gwoza yet.
However, as a result of the explosions, the military has declared an immediate curfew in Gwoza.
