By Stefan Heunis (AFP/File)

Kano (Nigeria) (AFP) - Two female suicide bombers on Friday killed 45 people and wounded 33 others when they detonated their explosives in a crowded market in Nigeria's restive northeast, the emergency service said

The army had earlier put the death toll at 30. Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) in 2015, but has recently split into factions—one loyal to ISIS, and the other following long-time leader Abubakar Shekau—after the Syria-based group appointed a new leader for Boko Haram.
At least 56 are killed and 70 wounded in a twin suicide attack in northeastern Nigeria.