Two suicide bombers detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) at a wedding site in Gwoza town, Borno State, killing one soldier and seven people, including wedding guests. Sixteen persons were also hurt.
According to a survivor, the first bomber entered the venue with a baby on her back before detonating the IED.
The wedding took place on Saturday at Tashan Mararaba, near the Fire Service in Gwoza town.
According to a military source in Gwoza, the female suicide bomber crossed the road opposite the military base and detonated the IED, killing one soldier.
The terrorists reinforced and returned to the 192 Brigade but the Nigerian Army troops successfully repelled the attack. The bomber identified as a young mother in her twenties pretended to be a guest at the wedding.
While trying to bury the dead persons, another bomber disguised as a mourner detonated an IED at the burial ground, killing one person.
The injured are receiving treatment at the General Hospital in Gwoza.
The military has, as a result of the explosions, declared a curfew in Gwoza with immediate effect. The spokesperson of Sector One Operation Hadin Kai and 7 Division confirmed the incident but said no situation report yet from Gwoza.