Three
female suicide bombers who were getting ready to detonate the strapped
bombs at an internally displaced persons (IDPs) camp in Borno, have been
gunned down by the Nigerian army.
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According to a statement signed by Sani Usman, the acting spokesman
of the Nigerian Army, three female suicide bombers were shot in Monguno
in Borno states, while they were getting ready to attack internally
displaced persons (IDPs).
The Nigerian army said that the bombers were targeting some IDPs
who were fetching water at a borehole along Marte road, on the outskirts
of the town.
“Today at about 6.15am, 3 female Boko Haram terrorists suicide
bombers attempted to attack innocent Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
fetching water at a borehole located about 3 kilometres, outskirt of
Monguno town along Marte road.
“Our vigilant troops detected and gunned them down, killing
both instantly. Unfortunately, the explosive they were strapped with
exploded and injured 2 civilians nearby.
“Troops have cordoned off the general area and imposed
restriction of movement into Monguno while they the general area and
make it safe,” read the statement
Usman said the injured persons had been evacuated and were
receiving medical attention at the 8 task force division’s medical
facility, while the third suicide bomber, who followed a different
route, detonated some distance before troops deployment along the same
road at about 7.10am.
