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Nigerian Army Foils Suicide Bombing In Gombe And Arrests Bomb-Making Experts In Kano

December 24, 2014

"Troops deployed in all locations of the counter terrorism campaign have been directed to sustain the tempo of operations all through the period of seasonal celebrations and ensure that the intention of terrorists to attack civilian target while avoiding troops is duly frustrated," the statement, penned by Major General Chris Olukolade said.

In a press statement released Wednesday by Nigeria's Ministry of Defense, the Nigerian army announced the a suicide bombing attempted at Bajoga, Gombe State Tuesday was foiled. The attempted bomber was brought down by soldiers after he hit an armored personnel carrier (APC) with an explosive-laden vehicle. The explosives, however, failed to detonate and were turned over to authorities upon the suspects arrest.

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Major General Chris Olukolade

The statement also disclosed that suspected terrorists, on a bomb-making mission in Nasarawa Local Government Area, Kano State, were discovered by operatives of the Nigerian army. Their arrest is expected to lead to more information on suicide bombing operations in the northeast.

"Troops deployed in all locations of the counter terrorism campaign have been directed to sustain the tempo of operations all through the period of seasonal celebrations and ensure that the intention of terrorists to attack civilian target while avoiding troops is duly frustrated," the statement said.

Read the full release below.

DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
P M B 309

GARKI - ABUJA 

DHQ/ABJ/901/32/DDI                                                   24 December 2014

PRESS RELEASE

FAILED SUICIDE BOMBING AT BAJOGA MILITARY CHECK POINT

A suicide bomber who rammed into a military check point in Bajoga, Gombe State yesterday, failed to achieve his mission.  His attempt to escape also failed as he was brought down by vigilant soldiers when he tried to flee after hitting a military Amoured Personnel Carrier with his IED laden Honda car.  The explosives which failed to detonate have been evacuated and handed to the police.

Also in Kano, security forces have raided the terrorists’ hideout in Nasarawa Local Government Area leading to the arrest of bomb making experts who are already helping in the investigation into activities of bombers lately.  Officers believe that the efforts will yield useful clues.
 
Troops deployed in all locations of the counter terrorism campaign have been directed to sustain the tempo of operations all through the period of seasonal celebrations and ensure that the intention of terrorists to attack civilian target while avoiding troops is duly frustrated.
 
Chris OLUKOLADE
Major General
Director Defence Information