From Olatunji Omirin, Maiduguri

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has confirmed death toll from the suicide bomb attack in Gwoza area of Borno State on Saturday is now 32.

He said that 42 persons were brought to the specialist hospital but 14 have been discharged after receiving treatment. He said that 26 are still receiving treatment.

The Vice President, who made a personal donation to all the victims, condoled with the families of those killed by the multiple explosions.

“So far we have recorded 32 deaths, 42 people were brought in from Gwoza and about 14 people have been discharged but 26 people are currently receiving medical attention.

“I want to use this forum to most sincerely register profound gratitude to the Borno State government, the National Emergency Management Agency, and State emergency management agency and ICRC for raising us to the challenges of time and giving their best in terms of support.”he said.

He also conveyed the condolences of President Bola Tinubu to Gwoza people and Borno State.

The Vice President was in company of the Deputy Governor of Borno State, Babagana Kingibe, Senator Ali Ndume, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Senator Abubakar Kyari, former Nigerian Ambassador to China, Baba Ahmed Jidda, the Director General of NEMA and other government functionaries.