A young female suicide bomber on Tuesday killed herself and seven others including a pregnant woman at the Damaturu Motor Park, Yobe State.
The incident which has been condemned by the State Governor, Ibrahim Gaidam, also resulted in injury to many others at the park.
The veiled bomber had disguised as a passenger, and detonated the bomb just before security men at the park would commence checking of people.
Security operatives were still cleaning the scene at the time of this report.
“The girl detonated the explosive at the screening centre of the motor park gate, killing herself and four others, including a pregnant woman and a baby,” a police spokesman said.
“The other explosive went off at about the same time with the first one at Pompomari, when a suspected male suicide bomber, sensing he will be apprehended, ran into a nearby bush and the explosive went off, killing him alone.”
In his message condemning the attack, Gaidam said six people were killed and that 26 were injured.
“Once again, Governor Gaidam is heartbroken. Once again, he mourns with the families of victims of these callous, senseless and condemnable attacks.
“At this time of so much sadness, therefore, Governor Gaidam expresses his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the families of victims. He prays Almighty Allah (SWT) to grant repose to the souls of those who died and quick recovery to those who sustained injuries.
“Already, the Governor has directed that injured victims be given quick and free treatment at the Sani Abatcha Specialist Hospital, where they have been taken for medical care.
“And in line with the governor’s directive, Hospital and State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) officials are at this time doing everything necessary to provide the assistance and support that the victims need.
“Governor Gaidam urges people across Yobe State to continue in the traditions of vigilance, prayers and support to security agencies as they push on with their effort to rid our State of the unspeakable violence that has caused so much pain and death,” the Director of Media and Publicity to Yobe State Governor, Abdullahi Bego, said.
