Suicide bomber

February 1, 2018

The Big 5: Suicide bomber attacks IDP camp, Senate summons IGP over Benue killings, and other top stories

These are the top five stories from Nigeria that you should be monitoring. About five people have been killed after a suicide bomber attacked an internally displaced persons (IDPs) camp in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Wednesday. Chairman, Borno State Emergency Management Agency, Mr. Ahmed Satomi, told journalists that at the Dalori IDP camp five... Read More

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November 21, 2017

Teenage suicide bomber attacks Adamawa mosque, ‘kills 50’

A teenage suicide bomber has attacked worshippers during early morning prayers, killing about 50 at a mosque in Mubi, Adamawa State. Adamawa State Police Command has said the suicide attack occurred around 5:20am local time, at Kunu Araha. Adamawa police spokesman, Othman Abubakar confirmed the incident. “We were made to understand that there was a bomb... Read More

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October 29, 2017

Suicide bomber attacks Borno NDLEA headquarters

The headquarters of the Borno state command of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday was attacked by a suicide bomber. The command is located in the Muna area of Maiduguri, the state capital. It was learnt that the bombers were two but only one of them was able to detonate her bomb. The other... Read More

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October 20, 2017

Nigerian suicide bomber, Abdulmutallab sues US for ‘maltreating him’

Suicide bomber, Farouk Abdulmutallab, who is serving life sentence in a US prison has sued the government for “infringing on his rights and maltreating him”. Popularly known as “underwear bomber”, Farouk is the son of Umaru Abdulmutallab, a Nigerian businessman and the chairman of Jaiz Bank. Background: On Christmas day in 2009, Abdulmutallab attempted to explode a... Read More

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September 9, 2017

Suicide bombers ‘kill 5’ in Borno

Five people have reportedly been killed at a checkpoint of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the Muna area of Maiduguri, Borno State. A female suicide bomber reportedly detonated her improvised explosive device (IED) at the checkpoint. Lukman Umar, a witness, said three other female suicide bombers attempted to attack a public gathering... Read More

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August 23, 2017

Troops kill suicide bomber in Muna Garage

A suicide bomber, one civilian have died, while seven other civilians and four SARS personnel have been injured, in an attempt by the bomber to detonate an IED. As confirmed by the PPRO, Borno State police command, Murtala Ibrahim, the incident happened on Wednesday, August 23, at about 1:00 pm when a male suicide bomber with... Read More

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BREAKING: ’10 killed’ as female suicide bomber attacks Maiduguri mosque

About 10 people have been killed, after a female suicide bomber attacked worshippers at a mosque in London Ciki, Maiduguri early Monday morning, TheCable has reported. The head of the Borno state emergency management agency, Ahmed Satomi, said the blast happened at about 5:30 am. “She killed eight people and injured 15 others. The mosque was... Read More

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One killed, two injured as female suicide bombers attack

One civilian was killed and two others injured Saturday when four female bombers blew themselves up in Cameroon’s Far North, an area regularly targeted by Boko Haram jihadists, local sources told AFP. The incident took place in Mora, near the northwestern border with Nigeria, during the early hours of Saturday morning, when four female bombers... Read More

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2 killed as suicide bomber attacks UNIMAID

Two persons were reportedly killed at a suicide attack at the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) on Eid-el-Fitr, the spokesman of the Police in Borno State, Victor Isuku, has revealed. Isuku, who informed newsmen on the Borno Police Whatsapp page, said that he was at the scene of the incident at about 12:05 a.m. on Monday.... Read More

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Bomber planning to attack mosque in Mecca blows self

Saudi security forces on Friday offset a suicide attack on the Grand Mosque in Mecca, reportedly cornering the would-be attacker in an apartment, where he blew himself up, the Interior Ministry said. The ministry, in a statement on television, said that three cells had planned the attack on worshippers and security forces at the mosque.... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Suicide bomber attacks military checkpoint, injures two soldiers Two soldiers were injured on Wednesday after a female suicide bomber attacked a military checkpoint in the Konduga area of Borno State. 2. I will sign 2017 budget when I am satisfied with it – Osinbajo Acting... Read More

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Suicide bomber attacks military checkpoint, injures two soldiers

by Azeez Adeniyi Two soldiers were injured on Wednesday after a female suicide bomber attacked a military checkpoint in the Konduga area of Borno State, TheCable reports. A witness told the news platform that the incident happened around 8pm. According to the witness, the bomber was pretending to be asking for the soldier’s number. [Read... Read More

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How Boko Haram sent me to die because I refused marriage proposal – suicide bomber

by Azeez Adeniyi A 14-year old female suspected suicide bomber has said she was chosen to detonate an Improvised Explosive Device in Maiduguri because she refused marriage proposals from Boko Haram members in Sambisa Forest. She was among those arrested by the military when they allegedly came for a suicide mission at a military facility... Read More

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Suicide bombers attack University of Maiduguri again

by Azeez Adeniyi Three suicide bombers have been killed in the wee hours of Saturday while attempting to gain access to the Department of Works of the University of Maiduguri in Borno State‎. The incident occurred at about 1.10 a.m last night Saturday. A security guard was killed from the explosions. A source said the... Read More

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‘Suicide bomber kills five soldiers in Borno’

An explosives-laden pick-up truck has reportedly rammed into a military convoy in Borno killing five soldiers and injuring 40 others, AFP reports. A military officer told AFP that the convoy was conducting ‘clearance operations’ when the incident happened on Thursday. “At about 1100 hours (1000 GMT) on Thursday, a suicide bomber believed to be a... Read More

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Just In: Troops kill suicide bomber in UNIMAID

by Dolapo Adelana Troops stationed at the University of Maiduguri on Sunday killed a suicide bomber attempting to infiltrate the institution’s works department. According to The Punch, the suicide bomber reportedly gained entry into the University through the back gate with the aim of penetrating the school before being gunned down by a vigilant soldier. The... Read More

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February 17, 2017

No casualty recorded as suicide bomber attacks Maiduguri

by Azeez Adeniyi The Borno Police command on Friday said a suspected suicide bomber detonated an explosive along Maiduguri/ Mafa road in the midst of 13 trucks. Spokesman of the command, Victor Isuku , said this in a statement in Maiduguri. He said only the bomber died as all the trucks nearby were empty. “On... Read More

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February 11, 2017

$9.8m cash, N200 suicide bombing fee | 5 numbers that mattered this week

$9.8 million – The EFCC discovered this amount of cash and another 74,000 pounds in the Kaduna home of the former GMD of the NNPC, Andrew Yakubu. $80 billion – According to Petroleum minister, Ibe Kachikwu, Nigeria loses this amount to pipeline vandalism in Niger Delta every year. N194 million – The Nigerian Customs Service... Read More

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February 7, 2017

We were given N200 to detonate explosives – suicide bomber

The Boko Haram bomber who was intercepted by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Maiduguri on Tuesday has said she was given N200 for the mission. “They gave us N200 each which they said we should use to buy food for ourselves. “ It took us three days to come to Maiduguri... Read More

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January 31, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. BREAKING: 2 people dead as suicide bomber attacks mosque in Maiduguri A male suicide bomber on Tuesday attacked worshippers during congregational morning prayers at a mosque in Dalori quarter opposite the University of Maiduguri, Borno State. 2. How I was treated at the DSS headquarters –... Read More

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January 31, 2017

BREAKING: 2 people dead as suicide bomber attacks mosque in Maiduguri

A male suicide bomber on Tuesday attacked worshippers during congregational morning prayers at a mosque in Dalori quarter opposite the University of Maiduguri, Borno State. The spokesman of the National Emergency Management Agency,NEMA, Sani Datti confirmed the incident “There was a reported case of explosions at Dalori quarters, Maiduguri, Borno State. Our Search and Rescue... Read More

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January 30, 2017

Security operatives kill 8-year-old suicide bomber in Borno

Security operatives on Monday killed an 8-year-old female suicide who was trying to gain access to an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Banki town in Borno state, TheCable reports. The news platform reports that the bomber was spotted by security personnel in the camp. It was gathered that World Food Program (WFP), an international... Read More

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January 24, 2017

Madagali suicide bomber had a baby strapped to her back – NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said a female suicide bomber who attacked Madagali town in Adamawa State earlier this month had a baby strapped to her back. Adamawa NEMA coordinator, Salad Bello said it was still unclear if it was a new tactic by Boko Haram to conceal the suicide bombers. “From the... Read More

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January 1, 2017

Suicide bomber attacks Maiduguri on New Year’s eve

A suicide bomber attacked Maiduguri, Borno State capital on New Year’s eve, Punch reports. The attack was confirmed by the spokesman of the police in the state, Victor Isuku. He said, “Information reaching me now is that there was an explosion at custom area. “Preliminary details available is that only the suicide bomber affected. Now... Read More

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November 24, 2016

BREAKING: Suicide bomb attack kills 2 in Maiduguri

A suicide bomb attack at Muna garage in Maiduguri, Borno State capital on Wednesday night has left two people dead. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Borno State Command, Victor Isuku, said the attack occurred at about 9:05pm. He said, “About 2106hrs of 23/11/2016, an explosion occurred at Muna Garage along Gamboru-Ngala Road, Maiduguri.... Read More

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November 19, 2016

BREAKING: Suicide bomber killed in Borno IDP camp

A suicide bomber who attempted to infiltrate a transit Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Borno on Saturday has been killed. According to PRNigeria, the suicide bomber was targeting the camp located at Muna Garage in Maiduguri. He was reportedly shot before getting the chance to detonate the bomb. Details later…

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October 30, 2016

BREAKING: Soldiers neutralise another suicide bomber targeting Maiduguri IDP camp

Soldiers on Sunday shot dead a suspected male suicide bomber trying to attack an IDP camp which nearly came under attack in Maiduguri, Borno State capital on Saturday, Premium Times reports. One of bombs strapped to the suicide bomber immediately went off after he was shot by vigilant soldiers. A leader of the civilian JTF,... Read More

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October 15, 2016

Troops neutralise suicide bombers in Madagali

A male suicide bomber was neutralised by a sharp shooter on Saturday morning in Madagali, Adamawa. In a statement issued by the Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman, the suicide bomber was shot after refusing to stop when he was halted. The statement read, “Vigilant troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE Saturday morning intercepted and neutralized a... Read More

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August 21, 2016

How teenager killed 51 people at Turkish wedding

On a day of celebration, 51 lives were taken by a suicide bomber in Turkey. The dead were dancing at a wedding when a suicide bomber aged between 12 and 14 years blew himself up. The bomb wounded 69 people, Mr Erdogan added, 17 of them seriously. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a written statement published... Read More

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Suicide bomber injures 12 in Germany

A suicide bomber has killed himself and injured 12 others, in an explosion outside a wine bar in the German city of Ansbach. According to detectives the attacker was a 27-year-old Syrian man who had been denied asylum in Germany. Security officials say he detonated the explosive device after he was refused entry into a... Read More

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