Sunday, May 29, 2016

IED Explosion Kill Five People In Borno Today

                       


The Nigerian Army on Sunday confirmed the death of four persons after a tricycle stepped on an explosive in Biu, Borno.Col. Sani Usman the Acting Army Director of Information disclosed this in a statement.

“At about 8.15am today a tricycle, known as “Keke NAPEP” unknowingly stepped on an Improvise Explosive Device (IED), close to a military checkpoint on Biu-Damboa road.
“Unfortunately, the IED exploded instantly killing four persons comprising a woman with her baby and two other male adults.
“Three other persons were injured, including a soldier, and they were immediately evacuated to Biu General Hospital.
“We regret to state that the injured soldier also died at the hospital,’’ Usman said.

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