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A female suicide bomber has detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) at a wedding venue in Gwoza town, Borno State, killing several wedding guests and injuring many others.
A survivor said the bomber was carrying a baby on her back when she stormed the venue and detonated the IED.
The wedding was held on Saturday at Tashan Mararaba near the Fire Service in Gwoza town.
The number of dead persons is yet to be ascertained but several of the injured persons are receiving treatment at the General Hospital in Gwoza.
Security agencies are also yet to comment on the incident as of now.
Editor’s Note: Picture is for illustrative purposes only.
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