Gwarzo bomb blast

Gwoza Bomb Blasts in Summary

- 4 bomb blasts occurred in Gwoza on June 29, 2024

- 1st blast: Female suicide bomber detonated at a marriage ceremony, injuring over 30 and causing instant deaths

- 2nd blast: Occurred near General Hospital

- 3rd blast: At a funeral service (janaiza), another female suicide bomber detonated, causing more casualties

- 4th blast: A female teenager detonated a bomb at the hospital, injuring more people

Casualties

- 18 deaths (children, adult males, females, and pregnant women)

- 19 seriously injured transported to Maiduguri in 4 ambulances

- 23 waiting for military escort in Medical Regimental Services (MRS) Clinic

Injuries

- Abdominal raptures

- Skull fractures

- Limb fractures

Response Efforts

- Coordinating rescue mission

- Mobilized emergency drugs to complement shortages in Gwoza

- Arranging for chopper transport tonight.

Dr. Barkindo M Saibu, DG Borno SEMA, on the series of bomb blasts in Gwoza on June 29, 2024: