Troops Kill Female Suicide Bomber

The Nigerian Army said its troops have foiled a suicide bomb attack at a checkpoint in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State. A female suicide bomber, who plotted the attack on troops, was killed. According to the Army, the female bomber was primed with Person Borne Improvised Explosive Device (PBIED), which exploded shortly after she was shot at.

The disclosure was made in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations (DAPR), Col. Sani Usman. Two soldiers, as well as a member of the Civilian JTF, sustained injuries from the explosion.

“On Sunday, 11th September 2016, evening, a suspected female suicide bomber was seen approaching troops check point located at Kara Cattle market axis, Dikwa, towards Antul and Mukdala, Dikwa Local Government Area, Borno State.
“She was challenged from afar by the vigilant duty sentry, she refused to stop claiming to be coming from Monguno to see her parents in Dikwa. “Troops, sensing the direction of approach was suspicious and abnormal, fired a shot at her and the gallant sentry was proven right as she was carrying a Person Borne Improvised Explosive Device (PBIED) which exploded with a loud bang, killing her instantly and causing minor injury on two soldiers and a Civilian JTF assisting them.
“The injured soldiers and the civilian have been treated and have continued with their duties,” Usman said. He added that the “incident has shown that there are a few of the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists that are determined to carry out criminal acts to create panic and insecurity in some areas.” Meanwhile, the Army has drawn attention to the fact that suspected Boko Haram fighters now disguise as mad men and women, to perpetuate their bloodletting campaign.
It will be recalled that the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) had earlier raised this alarm. The DAPR said: “There is also very reliable information that remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists now disguise or pretend to be mad men or women in order to gain access to some locations, especially in Maiduguri. “Consequently, all should be very wary of any seemingly mentally unstable or mad men or women found wandering and report same.
“Therefore, it is imperative for all to be more security conscious and vigilant, especially during the Eid festivities and public holidays. “The public is further enjoined to report any suspicious persons or movement to the security agencies.”