At least 32 people were killed in the weekend’s suicide bombings in Gwoza. The attacks, one of the deadliest reported in the terror-stricken state in recent months, left scores injured with injuries ranging from abdominal ruptures to skull and limb fractures.
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“It is unfortunate that much of the pushback that had been achieved against the Boko Haram terror sect are being cancelled, owing mainly to the government’s lacklustre posture to hold firmly on the frontline. It is a sad development that the ugly incidents of terrorism are resurfacing and, indeed, metastasising in the Northeast.
Borno State Commissioner of Police (CP), Yusuf Lawal, confirmed the attack saying that the attack was carried out by a female suicide bomber.
“During investigation, two suspects were arrested for questioning. Further development will be communicated in due course as the investigation proceeds,” the statement read.
“The police will not evict the deposed Emir because the same government has filed a case at the State High Court on the eviction order, which would come up on Monday, 24th June 2024.
Over 10 vehicles and a microfinance bank building were burnt by the hoodlums who confronted Jos Metropolitan Development Board Officials carrying out the enforcement of an Executive Order.
“The command is aware of the gruesome murder of one Abigail Stanley, aged 6, allegedly killed by her father, Ovemureye.
“Yes, it is true. The bandits stormed the village at around 11.30 pm yesterday (Saturday). They killed five people.
“In furtherance, a ban on all contending parties has been placed restraining both from conducting Durbar activities for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations,” Gumel said.
He identified the victims as Daniel Apirgwa ,saater Apirgwa, Terna Apirgwa, Nguyiman Apirgwa, Tertindi Apirgwa, Kparegh Emmanuel Apirgwa, and Mama Modi Apirgwa, Myom Chiahemba Tarorshi, Mr Tyolumun Deke and Mr Ternenge Deke AKA Usman.