No fewer than six people were killed and 15 others injured in a suicide attack in Gwoza, Borno.

The tragedy occurred when a suicide bomber detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Gwoza town.

NAN reports that the attack took place at a busy motor park known as Marrarraban Gwoza.

The Borno State Commissioner of Police (CP), Yusuf Lawal, confirmed the attack, stating that it was carried out by a female suicide bomber.

Lawal said that he was informed by the Divisional Police Officer in Gwoza that at least six people were killed and 15 others were evacuated to the hospital.

An eyewitness who identified himself as Buba told NAN that the suicide bomber targeted a wedding ceremony.

Buba said that the attack shattered the joy and celebration of the special day, leaving families and loved ones in mourning.

Muhammed Kasim, another witness, said that the attack happened around 1:30 p.m.

“We heard a very loud sound of an explosion, accompanied by dust; then we saw bodies on the ground,” he said.

Kasim added that several victims were evacuated to the hospital while security agencies were deployed to sanitize the area.