Nigeria Troops Intercept Two Female Suicide Bombers In Borno

                           

The 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 on Friday. The troops intercepted 2 female suicide bombers 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.