At least 12 people died and 18 others sustained injuries on Friday when a female suicide bomber detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at a fish market in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
The spokesman for the state police command, Nahum Daso, confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday in Maiduguri.
The statement read : “A suicide bomb attack occurred on Friday, 20th June, 2025, at about 2130hrs, at fish market area in Konduga town, Borno State where a female suicide bomber, who had an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) strapped to her body, infiltrated a crowd of unsuspecting civilians and detonated the device, resulting in the unfortunate loss of lives and multiple injuries.
“As of 1300HRs of 21st June, 2025: 12 dead, 18 seriously injured.
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‘”A joint response team comprising personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, the Military, EOD-CBRN Unit, and other security agencies were swiftly mobilised to the scene to forestall further attacks and manage the emergency.
“The Commissioner of Police, Borno State Command, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and all those affected by this heinous act.
“He also assures the public of the command’s unrelenting effort to ensure normalcy is fully restored in the area.
“The CP urges members of the public to remain calm, vigilant, and security conscious, and to promptly report any suspicious movement or activity to the nearest security agency. ”
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