Twin Bomb hits Borno, Seven confirmed dead

Seven persons have been confirmed dead as twin bomb blast rocked a
wedding at Tashan Alde in Huwal Local Government of Borno State today,
May 29th, 2015 .
Many others were injured but details have not yet been released about
the extent of the damage.

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