Death toll rises to 24
The first attack targeted a mosque, while the second blast occurred just minutes later at about 50 metres away from the first one.
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Casualty figure had earlier been put at 14 and 22 respectively.
According to Usman, the first attack targeted a mosque, while the second blast occurred just minutes later at about 50 metres away from the first one.
“We will not rest on our oars until all those that masterminded this latest heinous and other similar crimes are apprehended and brought to justice,” the army said.
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In another account by a Channel TV correspondent in the northeast, the first bomber had disguised as a man so as to enable her join the worshippers.
The second bomber, who was stationed outside the mosque, was said to have detonated her bomb when sympathisers rushed to the scene of the first blast.
However, security agents and medical personnel have been mobilized to the scene as wounded persons are being evacuated to Molai General Hospital for treatment.
Umarari is a village occupied by people dislodged by Boko Haram terrorists in neighbouring villages, and this is the third attack on the community.
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Although the terrorists have not claimed responsibility for the attack, it is believed they are behind it.
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