Six persons were reportedly killed on Saturday in a suicide attack at a wedding in Gwoza, a town in Borno State.
The wedding guests are among the victims, according to a source who said many others sustained injuries in the attack.
However the State Commissioner of Police, CP, Yusuf Lawal who confirmed the attack disclosed that it was carried out by a female suicide bomber, adding that 15 others were injured.
Lawal said that he was informed by the Divisional Police Officer in Gwoza, that at least six people were killed with 15 others evacuated to the hospital.
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An eye witness who identify himself as Buba, disclosed that the unfortunate event shattered the joy and celebration of the special day, leaving families and loved ones in mourning.
Muhammed Kasim, another witness said that the attack happened around 1:30 p.m.
“We heard a very loud sound of explosive, accompanied with dust; then we saw bodies on the ground.
He said that several victims were evacuated to the hospital while security agencies were deployed to sanitize the area.
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