The Borno State Police Command confirmed the killing of 20 persons following a suicide bomb attack at the popular Monday Market in Maiduguri on Saturday.
Police spokesman, Gideon Jubrin, gave the death toll, while addressing newsmen in Maiduguri.
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“Casualty figure is 20 and 18 injured, including the female suicide bomber that detonated the Improvised Explosive Device,” Jubrin said.
The blast occurred at the Yen-Kaji section of the Monday market, where live chickens are sold. It was reported to have been carried out by a female suicide bomber.
