Two more Gwoza victims lost their lives while receiving treatment in Maiduguri
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast 2 more victims of the Gwoza bomb blast lost their while receiving treatment at the Maiduguri Specialist Hospital.
It was gathered that out of the 42 injured victims that were admitted to the hospital, 16 of them have been discharged, while 24 were currently receiving treatment in the hospital.
This was disclosed during a visit by the Acting Governor of Borno, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, to the hospital on Sunday.
Kadafur said that despite the attack, the fight against insurgency and terrorism must continue.
The deputy governor condemned the attacks on the people.
He said the perpetrators of the act took advantage of the laxity of vigilance by the people following the relative peace achieved in the state.
The acting governor appealed to the people to be more vigilant and report any suspicious movement or persons they notice in their area to security personnel so as to avoid a similar occurrence of the incident.
Kadafur was accompanied by Sen. Ali Ndume, Ahmadu Jaha, Member Representing Damboa, Gwoza and Chibok Federal Constituency, and other government officials, visited the State Specialist Hospital where the injured victims are receiving treatment.
He announced that the state government has settled the medical bills of the victims and is ensuring they receive adequate medical attention.
