In a tragic incident, multiple suicide attacks in Gwoza town, Borno State, have resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people and injuries to over 100 others. The Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, confirmed that the attacks targeted a wedding reception and a burial ceremony.
“The entire Gwoza council area is in mourning following multiple suicide attacks on our community,” Timta said.
He explained that the first attack involved a woman who infiltrated a wedding reception with two children and detonated her explosive device, killing many people. Shortly after, another bomber attacked a nearby burial ceremony.
“As I am talking to you now, the third explosion just occurred a few minutes ago with more casualties,” Timta added.
He noted that many of the injured have been evacuated to Maiduguri for medical treatment with military escort.
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Ahmed Usman Jaha, the federal representative for Gwoza/Chibok/Damboa, expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for the recovery of the injured.
“I sympathize with the families of those who lost their loved ones in the multiple attacks and pray to Allah to grant the souls of the deceased Aljannatul Firdaus,” he said.
Gwoza, a town bordering Cameroon, has previously been declared Boko Haram Territory before being liberated by troops. The community is now facing renewed violence with these latest attacks.