NO fewer than 59 people were reported killed in four separate attacks in Borno, Kano, Kebbi and Plateau states during the weekend.
While 30 people were killed in Kebbi State, 12 persons, who were identified as wedding guests were murdered in Plateau State.
In Borno State, 12 persons died in a suicide bombing carried out in a fish market by a woman, while in Kano State, a military mortar bomb went off along the Eastern Bypass in Kano, the State capital, on Saturday, killing five persons in the process.
Local sources in Konduga LGA of Borno State told newsmen on Saturday that the suicide bomber was burnt beyond recognition.
According to reports, those who were injured in the incident were rushed to a nearby hospital.
“It is a busy joint where people come together, buy food and eat. There were passersby and others.
“Everything was going normal until a loud sound was heard. It was a devastating moment. Many people died,” another local source in Borno confirmed
It was learnt that the victims were laid to rest on Saturday in line with Islamic rites at the Konduga cemetery.
Separate burial arrangements were done for the victims.
The Borno State Police Command confirmed the suicide incident in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso, on Saturday.
According to the statement, the explosion occurred around 9.30 pm on Friday when the suicide bomber, who had an IED strapped to her body, infiltrated a crowded section of the market and detonated the device, killing 12 people.
Police probe Kano blast
In Kano State, the blast on Saturday was reportedly from a military mortar bomb suspected to be in a truck transporting carbine.
Confirming the incident, the Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, said investigations had commenced on the matter, just as he confirmed that the vehicle involved in the incident came from Yobe State.
“Five people have been confirmed dead, while 10 others are currently receiving treatment in hospital,” the commissioner said.
He added that it was too early to say whether any security personnel were among the victims.
Bakori assured the public that the police would carry out a comprehensive investigation on the matter, even as he called for calm and cooperation.
“We are working diligently to uncover the cause of the explosion and assess the full extent of the damage. More details will be made available as the investigation progresses,” Bakori stated.
Bandits kill 30 in Kebbi
Meanwhile, the Kebbi State Government has confirmed that 30 people lost their lives in the recent wave of banditry attacks in parts of the Zuru Emirate, describing the development as deeply tragic and unacceptable.
The confirmation came during a condolence visit led by the State Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, to the affected communities of Tadurga in Zuru Local Government Area and Kyebu in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area.
The deputy governor, who represented Governor Nasir Idris, sympathized with families of the deceased and assured residents that government will intensify efforts to strengthen security across the state.
He offered prayers for the repose of the victims and asked Almighty Allah to grant their families the fortitude to bear the loss.
In a compassionate gesture, the Deputy Governor announced a relief donation of N50 million to the affected communities—N25 million each to Tadurga and Kyebu—to support victims’ families and rebuild the devastated communities.
Mob kills 12 Plateau wedding guests
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested 22 suspects in connection with the killing of 12 travellers by irate youths in Mangun village, Mangu Local Government Area of the state, on Friday night.
Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Alfred Alabo, confirmed this in a statement on Saturday.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, urged security agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice.
