Military authorities today confirmed twin Person-borne improvised explosive attack carried out by two female carriers in Ummarari village near Molai, outskirts of Maiduguri metropolis, Borno State. The first attack targeted a mosque, while the second blast about 50 metres away, a few minutes later. 22 people were killed and 18 others sustained various degrees of injuries.
Troops, security agents and care givers were mobilized to scene, while the wounded have been evacuated to Molai General Hospital for treatment.
The troops, security agents and the Civilian JTF have secured the area and are combing the environment for possible clues.
While commiserating with the families of the victims of this dastardly act, the military reassured the public that it would continue to rout the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists wherever they may be hiding and brought to justice.
