The Director General of Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has said that the death toll in Saturday’s suicide bombings in Gwoza, has risen to 18.
Saidu, confirmed the figure to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday.
He said the victims comprise adult males, females and children.
A female suicide bomber had on Saturday denoted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at a wedding, killing six people while 15 others were injured.
Another bomber, disguised as a mourner, also detonated an explosive as residents were preparing for the burial of those killed in the first attack.
NAN quoted Saidu saying that, “19 people were seriously injured in the attacks while 23 others are waiting for military escort in the Medical Regimental Services (MRS) clinic.
“I am now coordinating for a chopper tonight. I have mobilised emergency drugs to complement the shortage of drugs in Gwoza.
“The degree of injuries range from abdominal raptures, skull and limb fractures.
“I have also received a report that there is a suspected suicide bomber in Pulka.”
The military has imposed a curfew in Gwoza LGA in the wake of the attacks.
Credit: NAN
