Terrorists kills soldier during military checkpoint attack

April 13, 2017 6:20 PM

It was further reported that while the suicide attack took place, other militants opened fire on the checkpoint, killing a soldier and injuring a policeman.

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This was reportedly confirmed by a military officer and vigilante, according to a report published by Punch.

Two male suicide bombers reportedly detonated their explosives at a checkpoint in Dalori, near a camp for internally displaced people on Wednesday evening, April 12, 2017.

“We lost a soldier in the Boko Haram attack at Dalori Sector 3 checkpoint while a mobile policeman was injured,” a military officer was reportedly quoted.

It was also reported that the attackers set fire to makeshift sheds at the checkpoint and carted away weapons during the attack.

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The attack, was also reported to have caused panic in the village and nearby camp housing thousands of people who have been displaced by the eight-year insurgency.

Gbenga Bada

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