Death toll in the aftermath of the suicide bomb attack in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital now stands at 22, hospital sources have said.
The Yobe state government in a statement has confirmed that a female suicide bomber of about 10 years of age detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the main entrance of at market in Yobe State capital.
Meanwhile, Governor Gaidam’s solemnity was revealed in a statement issued by his spokesman, Abdullahi Bego.
The statement reads: “It has been another sad day in our State in which innocent people were again the target of blood-thirsty terrorists,
“thoughts and prayers are with the families of victims and those who sustained injuries.
“security agencies in the State are to step up surveillance and the people are to remain very vigilant about happenings in their areas and report any suspicious persons or movements to the nearest security point or jurisdiction”.
He directed hospital authorities at the Sani Abacha Specialist Hospital, Damaturu, where the injured have been admitted for medical attention, to provide immediate and free medical services to the victims.
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