A female suicide bomber detonated an Improvised Explosive Devices at Damaturu Sunday market this morning.
15 people were killed while 47 others were severely injured in the attack, which took place at about 9:30am on Sunday, July 26.
The suspected female suicide bomber is believed to be between the ages of 19-20.
An eye witness, Mallam Samaila Audu, said: “A girl of around 20 blew herself up at the entrance of Sunday Market in Damaturu near sugar cane and chicken sellers”.
The Police spokesperson in the state, Toyin Gbadegesin, confirmed the incident, saying that the 47 wounded people are currently receiving treatment at the state’s specialist hospital.
We seeks the protection of Allah from this tragedy and we wish Allah to destroy and end this calamity Amin