Gwoza Death toll has risen to 32 – Shettima

The death toll from multiple suicide attacks in Gwoza area of Borno State, has risen to 32, according to Vice-President Kashim Shettima.

Speaking when he paid a condolence visit to Borno over the attack, Nigeria’s number two man said out of the 42 persons who were taken to the hospital after the attack, 14 have been discharged.

He said 26 were still receiving treatment.

The Vice President, who made a personal donation to all the victims, condoled with the families of those killed in the multiple explosions.

“So far we have recorded 32 death, 42 people were brought in from Gwoza and about 14 people have been discharged but 26 people are currently receiving medical attention.

“I want to use this forum to most sincerely registered profound gratitude to the Borno State government, the National Emergency Management Agency, and State emergency management agency and ICRC for rising us to the challenges of time and giving their best in terms of support,” he said.

He also conveyed the condolences of President Bola Tinubu to Gwoza people and Borno State.

The Vice President was in company of the Deputy Governor of Borno State, Babagana Kingibe, Senator Ali Ndume, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Senator Abubakar Kyari, former Nigerian Ambassador to China, Baba Ahmed Jidda, the Director General of NEMA and other government functionaries.