Gallant Nigerian soldiers have neutralized a deadly suicide bomber trying to attack troops in Borno State.
The suicide bomber shot dead by troops of the Nigerian Army
A Boko Haram suicide bomber has been shot dead by troops of the Nigerian Army as he tried to detonate a bomb at the outskirts of Maiduguri. This was revealed in a statement by Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman.
The statement reads: "Today at about 6.30am, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE intercepted and neutralized a male suicide bomber at the outskirts of Maiduguri, Borno State.
"The terrorist who attempted to infiltrate through the troops forward defences at Jidari Polo general area, came in through Alidawari village about 4 kilometres ahead of Jidari strapped with heavy Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) vest.
"The vigilant troops on sighting him laid in wait for the intruder when vehemently refused to stop despite several warnings and challenges. A marksman neutralized the suicide bomber.
"The combined team of Nigerian Army and Nigeria Police Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) safely detonated the IED laden vest on the suicide bomber."