According to a report by AFP, a rescue worker and a member of the civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) confirmed the unfortunate incident.

The JTF's Babakura Kolo said, "There were twin suicide explosions at 11:10 am in Mashalari village (near Konduga), which killed 15 and left 43 others injured."

The injured victims were transported to the General Hospital in Konduga for treatment.

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