The Adamawa state authorities have released details about a twin suicide bomb blast which happened at a busy motor park in Madagali town in the state.
Commissioner of Information, Ahmad Sajoh, according to Premium Times said 17 people died from the blasts and 41 others were injured.
“The bombers came to the motor park which also serves as a market in the early hours of today,” Mr. Sajoh said. “The place was busy with people mostly those returning to Madagali after traveling for their Christmas break
“I can confirm to you that 17 people died and 41 were injured.”
He said some of the injured victims were taken to a community hospital in the town being run by the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital as an outreach centre, while others were taken to the General Hospital in Mubi.
“About three other victims whose injuries were more severe were however taken to the Federal Medical Centre in Yola for treatment,” he said.
He added that the state government will foot the medical bills of those being treated at the hospital.
“As a government we have also already mapped out sensitization programme through our traditional institutions in which the populace would be sensitized on how to identify suicide bombers and what to do to stay safe,” Mr. Sajoh said.
“We have posters and other materials needed for such sensitization and they would effectively be used in most of our communities.”
