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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.
You please requested to disseminate this information to the public through your medium.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director, Army Public Relations
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