VP Shettima Visits Victims Of Borno Suicide Bomb Attacks, Says Death Toll Now 31

Vice President Kashim Shettima says death toll from the suicide bomb attack in Gwoza area of Borno State on Saturday is now 31.

Shettima disclosed this on Monday shortly after visiting victims of Saturday’s suicide bombings in Gwoza, Borno State.

During the visit, Shettima made personal donations to the surviving victims while he condoled the families of dead victims

He said that 42 persons were brought to the specialist hospital but 14 have been discharged after receiving treatment.

He said that 26 are still receiving treatment.

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

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

The Vice President was accompanied by the Deputy Governor of Borno State, Umar Kadafur; Senator Ali Ndume; Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari; former Nigerian Ambassador to China, Baba Ahmed Jidda; and other government functionaries.
(ChannelTV/vitalnewsngr.com)