NEMA Confirms 16 Killed In Fresh Maiduguri Attack

The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, on Monday, said that no fewer than 16 people were killed in two suicide attacks on a community on the outskirts of Maiduguri on Sunday night.

In a statement by a spokesperson, Abdulkadir Ibrahim, NEMA said the incident occurred after two female suicide bombers attempted to access Dalori 2 Internally Displaced People (IDP) camp.

“At about 8.45 p.m. two female suicide bombers were intercepted when they tried to gain access into Dalori 2 Internally Displaced People (IDP) camp.

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“Two other female suicide bombers also detonated their explosives at the adjoining Dalori kofa village at about 8.10 pm where they killed 16 people.

“A total of four suicide bombers were involved in the incidents,” the agency said.

Mr. Ibrahim added that “the injured victims have been administered with first aid and transported to hospitals within Maiduguri for treatment.”

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