Soldiers kill 3 female suicide bombers in Borno

Three suicide female bombers met their waterloo on Thursday as they were intercepted and killed when attempting to attack a military location in Gwoza, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col SK Usman, Thursday night.

The statement reads: “Today, Thursday 6th October 2016, at  about 12.25pm,  3 female suicide bombers attempted to attack a military location at Gwoza, Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State.

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“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.

“When 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.”

By Timothy Enietan-Matthews

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