7 DIVISION GARRISON INTERCEPTED SUICIDE BOMBERS

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.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman Acting Director,
Army Public Relations