Black Saturday In Borno As Suicide Bombers Kill Soldier, Others At Wedding Event

Incidents of suicide bombing resurfaced in Gwoza town of Borno state on Saturday, as two suicide bombers wrecked havoc on weeding guests, killing a soldier, seven others and 16 persons left with various degree of injuries.

The bombers were said to have detonated Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the wedding venue, according report by the Channels Television.

According to a survivor, the first bomber was carrying a baby on her back when she stormed the venue and detonated the IED.

The wedding was held on Saturday at Tashan Mararaba near the Fire Service in Gwoza town.

A military source in Gwoza said the female suicide bomber crossed the road opposite the military base and immediately detonated the IED, killing a soldier in the process.

The terrorists reinforced and returned to the 192 Brigade but the Nigerian Army troops successfully repelled the attack. The bomber identified as a young mother in her twenties pretended to be a guest at the wedding.

While trying to bury the dead persons, another bomber disguised as a mourner detonated an IED at the burial ground, killing one person.

The injured are receiving treatment at the General Hospital in Gwoza.

The military has, as a result of the explosions, declared a curfew in Gwoza with immediate effect. The spokesperson of Sector One Operation Hadin Kai and 7 Division confirmed the incident but said no situation report yet from Gwoza.