Thirteen killed and 30 hurt as three bomb blasts hit northeast Nigeria

explosions have rocked Nigeria’s northeastern town of Chibok

Triple bomb explosions have rocked Nigeria’s northeastern town of Chibok, leaving at least 13people dead and more than 30 others wounded.

Ten died on the spot and another one died on the way to hospital,” said health worker.

The first bomber detonated his explosives at the checkpoint where people entering the town were being searched, he said, adding, the second bomber blew himself up in Chibok’s weekly market.

The third bomber who was about to be apprehended set off his explosives near the market.

No group or individual has so far claimed responsibility for the deadly blasts, but Nigerian officials often blame such acts of violence on Boko Haram Takfiri terrorist group, which has been carrying out deadly attacks in the country since 2009.