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Army Thwarts Suicide Bombing In Gwoza

October 7, 2016

Today, Thursday 6th October 2016, at  about 12.25pm,  3 female suicide bombers attempted to attack a military location at Gwoza, Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State. 

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 very observant vigilante also 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. The troops neutralized 2 of the female suicide bombers, 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. 

You are please requested to disseminate this information to the public through your medium. 

Thank you for your kind cooperation. 

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman 
Acting Director Army Public Relations

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