At least 30 dead and over 100 injured after several suicide attacks in Nigeria: Sources

At least 30 people were killed and more than 100 injured after several suicide bombings took place in different locations in Nigeria over the weekend, sources said on Sunday.

The first attack on Saturday was carried out by a woman, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, the Emir of Gwoza, told journalists.

“The first suicide attack was planned by an unidentified woman who sneaked into the wedding party of a popular young man in Gwoza with two children. She detonated her improvised explosive devices (IEDs), killing herself and many other people,” the Emir said.

“A few minutes later, another suicide bomber sneaked into a nearby funeral ceremony and detonated explosives, and as I speak to you, just a few minutes ago the third explosion occurred, causing more casualties,” the Emir added.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu condemned the attacks, describing them as desperate acts of terrorism that showed the growing pressure on terrorists and the success of their efforts to launch offensives.

Tinubu said his government was taking necessary measures to ensure the safety of citizens and promised to bring those responsible to justice.

No group has claimed responsibility for the bombings.