How Bomb Explosion Detonated by a Suspected Female Terrorist Killed 12 in Konduga Borno State

A bomb detonated at a fish market area in Konduga town, Borno State by a suspected female suicide bomber who had an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) strapped to her body infiltrated a crowd of unsuspecting civilians has claimed twelve lives with eighteen others seriously injured.

A joint response team comprising personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, Military, EOD-CBRN Unit, and other security agencies swiftly mobilized to the scene to forestall further attacks. They managed the emergency as the injured victims had been taken to hospital for medical treatment. Meanwhile, sensitization on Explosive Risk Ordnance were ongoing as at the time of filing this report.

The Commissioner of Police, Borno State Command, Naziru Abdulmajid, extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and all those affected by this heinous act.

He also assures the public of the command’s unrelenting effort to ensure normalcy is fully restored in the area.

The CP urges members of the public to remain calm, vigilant, and security conscious, and to promptly report any suspicious movement or activity to the nearest security agency.