Authorities in Borno state say two female suicide bombers have been arrested in connection with Saturday’s bomb blast which left many people dead in Gwoza,
A local government official who confirmed this said 30 female suicide bombers were sent into Gwoza to detonate the bombs at different locations within the area.
According to the source, only four have detonated their bombs so far.
The women entered Gwoza from different locations, some from Pulka and others from the Mandara mountains.
The attack, one of the deadliest reported in the state in recent months, injured more than 30 persons. The degree of injuries ranges from abdominal ruptures to skull and limb fractures.
A survivor said the first bomber was carrying a baby on her back when she stormed the venue and detonated the IED.
As people gathered to bury those killed at the wedding, Saidu said a third bomber, a lady, detonated another IED with a lot of casualties.
While emergency officials were in the hospital coordinating the rescue mission, a fourth blast was set off by a female teenager.
“So far, 18 deaths comprise children, adult males, females, and pregnant women. 19 seriously injured were conveyed to Maiduguri in four ambulances,” Saidu said.
