A deadly blast struck a busy fish market in northeastern Nigeria’s Borno state on Friday night, killing at least 12 people and injuring many others, according to police.
Authorities said the attack was carried out by a woman who entered the crowded market with an explosive device attached to her body. The device detonated amid the civilians, causing widespread casualties.
Borno police spokesperson Nahum Kenneth Daso confirmed the incident in a statement issued Saturday, noting that the wounded had been transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Residents in the area reported that more than 30 people were hurt in the explosion.
The attack occurred in Borno, a region that has suffered for over a decade from a violent insurgency led by armed groups. The conflict has claimed thousands of lives and displaced over 2 million people, according to humanitarian agencies.