Another child suicide bomber on Sunday night killed self, and several others with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in a town in Borno State.
The Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Col. Sani Usman, who confirmed this in a statement yesterday, said the dastardly act occured in the evening at about 8.30pm, when three suspected suicide bombers ranging from 10 to 15 years went into Benisheikh, Borno State.
“They were spotted by the vigilant Borno State Youth Empowerment Scheme (Civilian JTF) who suspected something fishy about them. Indeed, one of them was laden with IED.
“While the Civilian JTF was in the process of screening the suspect following the necessary drills and precautions, the carrier detonated the IED, that led to the death of nine people while 24 others sustained various degrees of injuries,” Usman said.
He said the security and emergency management agents have mobilized to the scene, while the bodies have been evacuated and all those injured are receiving medical attention.
According to him, the security agencies have intensified patrols and security checks in the area.
“While we condemn this dastardly act and commiserate with the families of those that lost their lives and the injured, it is pertinent to reiterate the need for more security consciousness and vigilance by all especially during the yuletide and New Year holidays,” he urged
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