Two women on Friday detonated Improvised Explosive Devices in two screening areas for intending Muslim worshippers in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, killing a total of 50 persons.
Two women on Friday detonated Improvised Explosive Devices in two screening areas for intending Muslim worshippers in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, killing a total of 50 persons.
Nigerian Army spokesman, Col. S.K Usman, who made the announcement, said the blasts took place at Gwange, where 43 persons were killed; and at Phase One, where another seven lives were lost.
He added that several persons were critically injured, but did not say how many.
The new Chief of Army Staff, Maj Gen T. Y Buratai, is observing the Eid el Fitri with the troops in the city aimed at boosting the morale of his men.