Two suicide bombers detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) at a wedding site in Gwoza town, Borno State, killing one soldier and seven people, including wedding guests. Sixteen persons were also hurt.
According to a survivor, the first bomber entered the venue with a baby on her back before detonating the IED.
The wedding took place on Saturday at Tashan Mararaba, near the Fire Service in Gwoza town.
According to a military source in Gwoza, the female suicide bomber crossed the road opposite the military base and detonated the IED, killing one soldier.
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The terrorists reinforced and returned to the 192 Brigade but the Nigerian Army troops successfully repelled the attack. The bomber identified as a young mother in her twenties pretended to be a guest at the wedding.
While trying to bury the dead persons, another bomber disguised as a mourner detonated an IED at the burial ground, killing one person.
The injured are receiving treatment at the General Hospital in Gwoza.
The military has, as a result of the explosions, declared a curfew in Gwoza with immediate effect. The spokesperson of Sector One Operation Hadin Kai and 7 Division confirmed the incident but said no situation report yet from Gwoza.