From 15 to 30 people lost their lives, and over
130 sustained injuries after a suicide bombing carried out
by four bombers, suspected to be Boko Haram
members, occured on the Koulfoua island on the Chadian
side of Lake Chad, according to reports by Chadian and
world media.
“Three suicide bombers blew themselves up in three
different places at the weekly market on Loulou Fou, an
island in Lake Chad,” sources told AFP.
No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the
attacks yet, but Chadian security officials who spoke to
the Associate Press said they believe the attack
was carried out by women who could have been
members of the Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram.
The Chad’s state TV, meanwhile, has broadcasted a
statement that put the number of lost lives at a total of
19, including the four bombers, and a number of injured
people at 130.
Chad, along with Niger and Cameroon, has played a
critical role in aiding the Nigerian army in the latter’s
attempts to retake portions of northern Nigeria from the
terrorist group. In response to these losses, Boko Haram
has stepped up its attacks in Nigeria’s ally countries.
Nigeria’s Department of State Services have issued a
statement today saying they have apprehended a number
of Boko Haram members and uncovered plans to carry
out attacks on the FCT during the festive season.
At the recent high-profile security meeting, army
chieftains expressed confidence at observing the
December 31 deadline set by President Muhammadu
Buhari of conquering and rooting out terrorism in Nigeria.
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