At least four persons have been killed when two suicide bombers detonated their explosive devices at two different markets in Madagali town of Adamawa State.

The first explosive went off at a Grain Market while the other occurred at a Second Hand Clothing Market in volatile northeast Nigeria.

At a press conference, the Adamawa State Commissioner of Information, Mr Ahmad Sajoh, said the attack occurred at noon on Friday, a day more persons come to the markets.

Sixty-seven persons sustained injuries while seven are in critical condition.

According to reports, the four persons died on the way to a hospital.

The Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency and the National Emergency Management Agency also confirmed the figures.

The attack comes after the United States the United States House of Representatives passed a legislation directing the country’s Secretaries of State and Defence to jointly develop a five-year strategy to assist Nigeria in its fight against Boko Haram.

The measure is also aimed at providing assistance to members of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and international partners offering support in counter-terrorism operations against the Boko Haram sect in the region.

According to reports, the legislation, passed by a voice vote, was introduced by Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-Florida) and Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine).