Terrorist Kills Scores At Borno Wedding

An improvised explosive device (IED) detonated by a female suicide bomber at a wedding site has reportedly resulted in numerous fatalities and numerous injuries in Gwoza, a town in Borno State.

 The bomber, who attacked the wedding site this Saturday in Tashan Mararaba close to the Fire Service in Gwoza town, allegedly had a baby on her back when she exploded the IED.

 Although the exact number of fatalities is unknown, a number of the injured, including this source, are being treated at the General Hospital in Gwoza.

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A security source told THE MATRIX that it was not clear whether it was a bomb blast or suicide bombers.

“We had twin blasts today; the first occurred around Hausari and the second around Mararaba area where people sell bicycles and items,” the source said.

Soldiers have reportedly taken over the streets of Gwoza.

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Meanwhile, another bomber who disguised as a mourner, has detonated another explosive device in Gwoza LGA as the people were preparing for the funeral of the victims killed in an attack few hours ago.

According to counter insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, the victims, who were all civilians, were gathered to pay their respects to the deceased when the attack occurred.

At least one additional person died while 16 others were injured and rushed to the hospital.

THE MATRIX reports that a curfew has been announced in Gwoza by the military to enable them senitize the town from any further threat.