16 Dead In Maiduguri As Suicide Bomber Strike Again.

16 people have been killed and 18 others injured in a suicide bombing that took place in Maiduguri over the weekend. This was disclosed by the Police Command in Borno.The multiple bombings are said to have taken place at Muna area of Maiduguri.

According to Damian Chukwu, the Police Commissioner in Maiduguri, the incident occurred when a male suicide bomber detonated an explosive device in a crowded area, killing 13 people and wounding five others.

He said two other female suicide bombers also detonated Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) strapped to their bodies and injured 13 persons.

“On 22/10/2017 at about 20: 20 hours a male suicide bomber detonated IED strapped to his body at Muna Garage, killing himself and thirteen persons, while five others sustained injuries.

In another development at Muna Dalti, two female suicide bombers detonated IEDs killing themselves and injuring 13 others.

The Injured persons were referred to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) for treatment and corpses were evacuated. Police EOD teams have been deployed to sanitise the scene.

In all, 16 persons were killed and 18 others injured in the three explosions,” the commissioner said.