A female suicide bomber detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) at a wedding venue in Gwoza town, Borno State, resulting in the deaths of several wedding guests and injuries to many others. According to a survivor, the woman was carrying a baby on her back when she entered the venue and triggered the explosive device. The wedding was being held at Tashan Mararaba near the Fire Service in Gwoza town.
The exact number of fatalities remains undetermined, but it has been reported that several of the injured individuals, including the source, are currently receiving medical treatment at the General Hospital in Gwoza. The blast caused significant chaos and panic among the attendees, exacerbating the already dire situation.
Security agencies have yet to provide an official statement or comment on the incident, leaving many questions unanswered about how such a tragic event could occur. The community is in shock, grappling with the aftermath of the explosion and the loss of life. This tragic event underscores the ongoing security challenges in the region and the brutal tactics employed by insurgents to instill fear and cause harm to innocent civilians.
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