The Borno State Police Command had confirmed that eight people were killed and 15 others injured following a bomb explosion in the Gwoza Local Government Area of the state.
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has stated that the consistent failure of intelligence contributed significantly to strengthening of the various terrorist groups attacking communities in Nigeria.
The Borno State Police Command had confirmed that eight people were killed and 15 others injured following a bomb explosion in the Gwoza Local Government Area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso had said the tragic incident occurred on June 29, 2024, at approximately 15:40 hours.
The incident occurred at a wedding was held on Saturday at Tashan Mararaba near the Fire Service in Gwoza town.
A military source in Gwoza reported that the female suicide bomber crossed the road near the military base and detonated an IED, resulting in the death of several people, including a soldier.
However, CUPP in a statement signed by its National Spokesperson, Mark Adebayo described the suicide attacks as the evil works of formidable enemies who took advantage of government’s lack of proactive actions to wreak havoc on innocent Nigerians.
He said; ”It is with a deep sense of grief that we received the news of the suicide bombings in Gwoza, Borno state, that led to multiple fatalities. This is the horrendous and evil works of formidable enemies of humanity who take advantage of government’s lack of proactive actions and ineffective intelligence to wreck consistent havocs on innocent citizens.
“Over the years, it has become clear that the war against terror has been compromised by all those involved in dealing with the menace with the government having no answers to the challenges posed by the terrorists that have been ravaging many parts of the country.
"The corruption enterprise surrounding the war efforts and absence of creative ideas on the part of government and the consistent failure of intelligence have contributed significantly to strengthening of the various terrorist groups terrorising the country for about two decades now.”
“We commiserate with the people of Borno State, particularly our dear people of Gwoza, over this terrible tragedy and pray that God grant them a quick healing process, once again, the Federal Government has come out with empty assurances for the people boasting that it would fish out and punish perpetrators of the crimes. As always, nothing will come out of these vague assurances and promises as the cycle of violence continues unabated.
“This government lacks any real strategic security plans to protect the citizens and save the country from these terrorists who have grown to disdain our security forces overtime. The government needs to be serious in its war against terrorism by developing ingenious tactical stratagem to tackle the menace head-on."