Two Suicide Bombers Gun Down In Borno State

The ever alert and vigilant troops of 7 Division Garrison
based in Maiduguri, in conjunction with Civilian JTF averted
yet another suicide attack on the innocent citizens in Borno
State today.
The troops intercepted 2 female suicide bombers at about
1.20am this morning, almost 100 metres south of Umurari
village, outskirts of Maiduguri.
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
unexploded 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.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director, Army Public Relations