The Borno State Police Command announced that a female suicide bomber detonated an explosive in a fish market in the state’s Konduga Local Government Area, killing 12 people and injuring 18.
According to a statement released on Saturday by the State Police Public Relations Officer’s Spokesperson, ASP Nahum Daso, the incident took place at a nearby fish market.
The statement reads, “A suicide bomb attack occurred on Friday, 20th June, 2025, at about 2130 hrs, at the fish market area in Konduga town, Borno State, where a female suicide bomber, who had an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) strapped to her body, infiltrated a crowd of unsuspecting civilians and detonated the device, resulting in the unfortunate loss of lives and multiple injuries.”
“As of 1300 hours of 21st June, 2025: 12 dead, 18 seriously injured.”
According to him, a joint reaction team consisting of officers from the Nigeria Police Force, the military, the EOD-CBRN unit, and other security agencies was quickly dispatched to the location of the bomb blast to preempt future attacks and manage the incident.
“Upon receipt of the distress call, a joint response team comprising personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, Military, EOD-CBRN Unit, and other security agencies swiftly mobilised to the scene to forestall further attacks and manage the emergency. The injured victims have been taken to hospital for medical treatment while sensitisation on explosive risk ordnance is ongoing.”
He expressed the condolences to the family of the victims while urging the public to remain calm and law-abiding.
“The Commissioner of Police, Borno State Command, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, psc, extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and all those affected by this heinous act.
“He also assures the public of the command’s unrelenting effort to ensure normalcy is fully restored in the area.
“The CP urges members of the public to remain calm, vigilant, and security conscious, and to promptly report any suspicious movement or activity to the nearest security agency,” he stated.
