Gallant Nigerian troops have resisted the invasion of a suicide bomber suspected to be working for the Boko Haram as the struggle continues in the north-east.
One of the killed Boko Haram operatives
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, has updated the Nigerian public about a recent encounter with Boko Haram operatives in the north-east.
Read the press release below:
"Yesterday at about 9.45pm a suspected female suicide bomber attempted to enter the military location in Yamtake, Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State but a vigilant sentry on duty gunned her down and she died instantly.
"The failed suicide bombing attack was followed up with futile probing attack by terrorists which was decisively dealt with by the troops.
"The troops killed all the 4 attackers including 2 suicide bombers and recovered 2 AK-47, 3 Magazines, 109 rounds of 7.62mm (Special), 1 Torchlight, 1 Water bottle, 3 Magazine carrier, 1 Illuminator pyrotecnic and some quantity of drugs.
"Unfortunately, we lost a soldier in the process. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the public through your medium.
"Thank you for your kind cooperation."
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