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Suicide bomber kills 15 in fresh attack on Borno Market

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It is believed that 15 people have died and many injured from three attacks by suicide bombers who  hit a market in Konduga, Borno state, on Friday.

Bulama Kaka, a resident who witnessed the incident, newsmen the incident occurred around 7pm.

Kaka said some meters away from where he was while the two other bombs were inside the market.

He said some traders were affected.

“We all ran for safety after the first thunderous blast occurred. Many people I know were killed in the attack,” he said.

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An official of the State Emergency Management Agency confirmed the incident said the victims with minor injuries were receiving treatment at a hospital in Konduga.

He added that those who lost their lives and people in critical condition have been moved to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and Maiduguri general hospital.

The attack happened one day after the army placed a bounty of N3 million on Abubakar Shekau, leader of the sect.

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