Borno bombing death toll rises as acting gov visits victims

While getting treatment at the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri, at least two more victims of the bomb strikes in Gwoza town, Borno State, passed away.

During a Sunday hospital visit, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, the state's acting governor, disclosed this to media in an interview.

Along with his colleagues from the states of Borno and Adamawa, Mai Mala Buni and Umaru Fintiri, Governor Babagana Zulum is currently in Pakistan for a business trip.

Of the 42 injured victims who were admitted to the hospital, 16 have been released, according to Kadafur, while 24 are still receiving care there.

Additionally, the acting governor declared that the state government had paid the victims' medical bills and is ensuring they receive adequate medical attention.
He added that the state administration denounced the attacks on civilians and that the war against terrorism and insurgency must go on in spite of the incident.

Additionally, Kadafur disclosed that the attackers capitalised on the public's lack of alertness after the state's relative tranquilly was established.
In order to prevent another incidence like this one, he further urged the public to be extra watchful and report any suspicious activity or people they see in their neighbourhood to security personnel.

Senator Ali Ndume, the Senate Chief Whip, Ahmadu Jaha, a member of the National Assembly who represents the Damboa, Gwoza, and Chibok Federal Constituencies, and other government representatives escorted Kadafur to the hospital.