Tragic Saturday in Gwoza, Borno State: Suicide Bombings at Wedding and Funeral Raise Death Toll to 18, Injure Dozens
Gwoza, Nigeria — A tragic series of suicide bombings on Saturday in Gwoza, in Borno State’s Gwoza local government area, has left 18 people dead and 19 others injured, according to the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (BOSEMA). The bombings, which targeted a wedding ceremony, a funeral service, and a hospital, are a brutal reminder of the region’s ongoing struggle with insurgent violence. Initially, police reports confirmed eight fatalities and 15 injuries shortly after the …