The town of Maroua in shock

In Cameroon, the capital of the Far North region, Maroua, is still reeling from the double suicide attack that left at least 13 dead and 32 wounded yesterday.

In a statement, the Cameroonian President, Paul Biya, condemned the acts as “despicable and cowardly attacks against innocent people.”

He urged people to be "vigilant" and should have a "close collaboration” with the security forces.

According to authorities, the double attack on Maroua was the work of two female suicide bombers.