Boko Haram: 9 killed in Borno by child suicide bomber

Dreaded militant group, Boko Haram are at it again, and this time, it was a child suicide bomber who detonated explosives tied to his body, killing himself, two other bombers and six people in the Northeastern part of Borno State, Nigeria.

According to a statement by Colonel Sani Usman, “The attack in Beninsheikh in Borno State happened around 8.30 pm on Sunday when three suspected suicide bombers aged between 10 and 15 years, were stopped for security screening by civilian vigilantes in the area.”

Colonel Usman said one of the bombers, who was strapped with explosives, detonated the bomb, causing the “death of nine people while 24 others sustained various degrees of injuries.”

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Usman said the three suicide bombers were among the dead and security and emergency operatives have been mobilised.

“The three suicide bombers were among the dead. The security and emergency management agents have mobilised to the scene. The bodies have been evacuated and all those injured are receiving medical attention,” he said.

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