Explosion rocks market of Sabon Gari,Borno State killing 60people and 43injured.

An explosion has reportedly rocked the market of Sabon Gari, Damboa, Borno
state, today, August 11.
Based on the information reported initially, the the attack was launched by a
suicide bomber. Many people are feared dead. More details are yet to be
provided on the matter.

Sahara Reporters informs that at least 60 people were killed and 43 others
were injured the explosion, according to an eyewitness and a vigilante source.
Another source, a youth vigilance member, Abdul Isa, told This Day that he
counted 20 dead bodies, and 25 injured have been taken to health facilities.
Reuters news agency provide other numbers: killed at least 47 people and
injured over 52 people, a military source told.
A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force, Babagana Iliya, said the device had
been planted, but there was no suicide bomber:
“We heard loud explosions at about 01:35pm. When we arrived there people
had scattered, it was not suicide bombers but it [the bomb] was planted at
the center of the market.”
According to a hospital source at General Hospital Biu, more than 40 people
have been brought in from the scene of the blast.