Two ‘female suicide bombers’ arrested over Borno explosions

Security operatives have reportedly arrested two female suicide bombers linked to the detonation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Gwoza LGA of Borno.

On Saturday, suicide bombers detonated IEDs in different parts of Borno. 18 people have been confirmed dead from the explosions. 

A local government official told journalists that 30 female suicide bombers were sent into Gwoza to detonate the IEDs.

The source said only four suicide bombers successfully ignited their IEDs.

Barkindo Saidu, director-general of Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), said 19 people were injured in the attacks, while 23 were moved to the Medical Regimental Services (MRS) clinic for treatment.

“It affected more than 30 persons with various levels of injuries and instant death. Some minutes later, another blast occurred around the general hospital,” he said.

“So far, 18 deaths comprising children, adult males, females and pregnant women. 19 seriously injured were conveyed to Maiduguri in four ambulances, while 33 waited for military escort to the medical regimental services (MRS) clinic.”

Channels Television reports that two of the suicide bombers were arrested by security operatives on Sunday.

Nahum Kenneth, Borno police spokesperson, neither confirmed nor denied reports of the arrests when contacted by TheCable.