Bomb Blasts in Borno, Nigeria: 18 Killed and 48 Injured

In Borno, Nigeria, bomb blasts at a wedding, a hospital, and a funeral resulted in 18 deaths and 48 injuries. The incidents occurred on Saturday, with the first blast at a wedding around 3 pm.

Details of the Incidents

The first explosion happened during a wedding ceremony. The second blast took place at General Hospital Gwoza, and the third occurred at a funeral.

Response from Authorities

Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Director General Barkindo Muhammad Saidu visited the site of the incident in Gwoza Town. Men, women, and children were among the victims.