Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe state has expressed sadness
over the two suicide bomb explosions in Damaturu early
morning today in which six people were confirmed dead and 26
others injured.

“Once again, Governor Gaidam is heartbroken. Once again, he
mourns with the families of victims of these callous, senseless
and condemnable attacks” A statement from Damaturu said.
“At this time of so much sadness, therefore, Governor Gaidam
expresses his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the
families of victims. He prays Almighty Allah (SWT) to grant
repose to the souls of those who died and quick recovery to
those who sustained injuries”.

The statement signed by by Abdullahi Bego, added that
“Already, the Governor has directed that injured victims be
given quick and free treatment at the Sani Abatcha Specialist
Hospital, where they have been taken for medical care”.
“And in line with the governor’s directive, Hospital and State
Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) officials are at this
time doing everything necessary to provide the assistance and
support that the victims need”.

“Governor Gaidam urges people across Yobe State to continue
in the traditions of vigilance, prayers and support to security
agencies as they push on with their effort to rid our State of the
unspeakable violence that has caused so much pain and death”.
The suicide bombings in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State
where six people were killed from the explosion with more than
20 other victims injured, was confirmed by the Director of Media
and Publicity to Yobe State Governor, Abdullahi Bego who noted
that the dead have been evacuated to mortuary while the injured
victims are currently being attended to by health and emergency
workers.