Troops neutralize male suicide bomber in Maiduguri

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole on Thursday neutralized a male suicide bomber at the outskirts of Maiduguri, Borno State.

According to a statement by army spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman, the bomber strapped with heavy Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) vest attempted to infiltrate through the troops forward defences at Jidari Polo general area.

It was said that he refused to halt when asked to and was consequently neutralized.

“Today at about 6.30am, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE intercepted and neutralized a male suicide bomber at the outskirts of Maiduguri, Borno State.

“The  terrorist  who attempted to infiltrate through the troops forward defences at Jidari Polo general area, came in through Alidawari village  about 4 kilometres ahead of Jidari strapped with heavy Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) vest.

“The vigilant troops on sighting him laid in wait for the intruder when vehemently refused to stop despite several warnings and challenges. A marksman neutralized the suicide bomber.

“The combined team of Nigerian Army and Nigeria Police Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) safely detonated the IED laden vest on the suicide bomber.”

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