One of Madagali bombers died with baby strapped to her back
One of the three female suicide bombers that detonated their explosive devices in Madagali town on Friday, January 13 had a baby strapped to her back, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this bit of detail was revealed by the coordinator of NEMA for Adamawa and Taraba Operation Office Sa’ad Bello.
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“So far we have nine dead including the three female suicide bombers, while 14 others sustain various degree of injuries,” Bello added.
NAN reports that the development was also confirmed by the Executive Secretary of Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency Malam Haruna Furo, who added that normalcy had returned to the area.
Ladi Musa who is a local resident said: “This morning the suicide bombers blew up themselves after they were intercepted by local vigilantes stationed at the check point and already two vigilantes lost their lives in the process,"
In reaction, the Adamawa state government condemned the attack and urged residents to be vigilant.
Ahmad Sajoh who is the state commissioner for information and strategy said arrangement has been made to take care of the injured.
Madagali town shook on Friday after members of the Boko Haram terrorist sect went on rampage in that area of Adamawa state setting off multiple bomb explosions.
Source: Legit.ng
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