Coordinated Suicide Bombings in Gwoza, Nigeria

A series of coordinated suicide bombings carried out by suspected female attackers in Gwoza, northeastern Nigeria, have resulted in at least 30 deaths and over 100 injuries, including children and pregnant women. The attacks targeted a wedding, a hospital, and a funeral, with the first bomber detonating an IED at a marriage celebration. No group has claimed responsibility, but Boko Haram, known for using women and girls in such attacks, is the likely perpetrator. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu condemned the attacks and vowed to bring the culprits to justice. These incidents underscore ongoing security challenges in Borno State, which has faced a prolonged insurgency from Boko Haram and allied groups.