Three female suicide bombers attempted to attack a military location at Gwoza, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, Thursday.
There plot was however thwarted by troops.
The suicide bombers who came through Pulka axis were sighted by members of vigilante from a distance and alerted the troops about the impending catastrophe. The very observant vigilante also noted that the women looked suspicious; walking awkwardly with bulging hijab and distinct from other female farmers.
Col. SK Usman said “the suicide bombers noticed that they were being observed, they hurriedly ran towards troops aiming to detonate it on them. The troops neutralized 2 of the female suicide bombers, while the other ran back into the bush but was pursued.”
Unfortunately “a soldier sustained injuries due to the impact of the explosion. The wounded soldier is currently receiving treatment at a military medical centre and he is in stable condition.” Col. Usman said
Recall suspected suicide bomber was intercepted and neutralised as early as 6:30am by troops of operation Lafiya Dole at the outskirts of Maiduguri, Borno State.
