Nigerian troops of 7 Division Garrison based in Maiduguri, in conjunction with Civilian JTF, on Friday, averted a suicide attack in Borno State.
Two female suicide bombers were intercepted at about 1.20am on Friday morning, almost 100 metres south of Umurari village, outskirts of Maiduguri.
While one of the bombers blew up herself upon sighting the soldiers the other insurgent attempted to flee but was ‘gunned down’.
A statement was released to this effect by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director, Army Public Relations.
“However, one of the suicide bombers on sighting own troops detonated her explosive device, killing herself instantly, while the second bomber in an attempt to escape was gunned down by one of the Garrison snipers.”
“The combined team of Nigeria Police and Nigerian Army’s Explosive Ordinance Device team safely detonated the un-exploded Improvised Explosive Devices strapped on the gunned down suicide bomber. ”
“It is important to state that there was no casualty beyond the two suicide bombers. Presently, the troops and the Civilian JTF deployed in the village are now combing the general area to forestall further breach of security. The situation in the area is calm and law abiding citizens are going about their normal activities without fear.”
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