Whilst no group has yet claimed responsibility , Boko Haram has used suicide - bombers on previous occasions . Security personnel have cordoned off the area. In yesterday 's attack a 14 year - old girl was refused entry to a crowded bus - station and blew herself up as a crowded taxi drove past her minutes later , killing six other people and leaving 41 wounded . In July , a 10 year - old girl carried out a suicide attack that killed 19 and left 47 wounded .
Whilst no group has yet claimed responsibility , Boko Haram has used suicide - bombers on previous occasions . In yesterday 's attack a 14 year - old girl was refused entry to a crowded bus - station and blew herself up as a crowded taxi drove past her minutes later , killing six other people and leaving 41 wounded . In July , a 10 year - old girl carried out a suicide attack that killed 19 and left 47 wounded .