Troops in Borno state yesterday intercepted and neutralised a suicide bomb attacks by three female suicide bombers as they attempted to attack a military base at Gwoza, Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State.
A statement issued by the Acting Director Army Public Relation, Sani Usman, said the Nigerian troops in Gwoza on Thursday thwarted what could have been a catastrophic incident.
The army spokesman said that 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 vigilante 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.
When the suicide bombers noticed that they were being observed, they hurriedly ran towards troops aiming to detonate it on them.
As the troops opened fire on 2 of the female suicide bombers, the improvised explosive devices went off in deafening explosion at a safe distance 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.
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