Nine people have been killed in explosions that rocked Damaturu this morning at about 07.40am. Two female suicide bombers were said to be responsible for the explosions according to Nigerian army spokesman, Col. Sani Kukasheka Usman.
"One elderly woman and a 10-year-old girl detonated devices at screening
areas" for those attending Eid prayers in Damaturu, he said.
Four people died in the first explosion and five in the second explosion. He also said eighteen persons were wounded.
"Troops and security agencies responded immediately. The situation is under control," the colonel said.
"Both
the Yobe state governor and the chief of army staff, sympathise with
and urge people to stay calm and be security conscious. No amount of
terrorist act would deter our resolve to stamp out terrorism and
insurgency."
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