Suicide bombers kill 13, injure 53 in Borno market

Police in Borno State have confirmed the killing of thirteen people in a suicide attack at the main market in Biu town, Biu Local Government Area Of Borno State.

The State Police Public Relation Office DSP Victor ISuku in a statement said the act was carried out by two female suicide bombers.

Mr. Isuku added that  one of the suicide bombers gained entrance into the main market and detonated her IED strapped body at the heart of the market, while the second one blew up herself at the entrance of the market culminating to the killing of the thirteen people.

Mr. Isuku disclosed that the number of casualties exclude the two bombers, adding that 53 people were also injured in the attack,

His statement reads; “Today 2/2/2017  at about 1140hrs, two female suicide bombers infiltrated and gained entry into Biu town in Biu LGA. One of the bombers detonated IED strapped on her body within Biu Main market, while d other one detonated outside d market square.

 “So far,  a total of 13 persons excluding the two suicide bombers, have been confirmed killed  in the two explosions. While 53 others sustained various degrees of injuries”.

The statement concluded that the Police patrols/EOD teams led by d Acting Area Commander Biu were promptly mobilized and dispatched to scene! just as the Corpses & the injured persons have been evacuated to General Hospital Biu.

The police also informed that normalcy has been restored and the area rendered safe.

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