A suicide attack in Gwoza, Borno, has left six people dead and 15 others injured.
The incident occurred when a suicide bomber detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in a busy motor park known as Marrarraban Gwoza.
Borno State Commissioner of Police, Yusuf Lawal, confirmed the attack and identified the perpetrator as a female suicide bomber.
Lawal reported that the Divisional Police Officer in Gwoza confirmed six fatalities, with 15 others evacuated to the hospital.
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An eyewitness who identified himself as Mr Buba, told NAN that the suicide bomber targeted a wedding ceremony.
Mr Buba said that the attack 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 sanitise the area.
