The sports category has moved to a new website.
ADVERTISEMENT

How three female terrorists blew up selves in IDPs camp

Usman said the troops detected and killed two of the terrorists instantly, but the explosive they were strapped with exploded and injured two civilians.

Soldiers on anti-Boko Haram operation in Borno State

According to the Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman, the attempted attack which was carried out by three female suicide bombers, occurred on Monday, July 4, at about 6:15am.

Usman said the vigilant troops detected and killed two of the terrorists instantly, but  the explosive they were strapped with exploded and injured two civilians nearby, he said.

He explained that the third suicide bomber, who followed a different route, detonated hers some distance before troops’ deployment located along the same road at about 7:10 am.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Colonel added that the civilians injured in the attack are currently being treated at the 8th Task Force Division’s medical facility.

He said troops have cordoned off the general area and imposed restriction of movement into Monguno to make the area safe.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

Reactions to AMVCA, Tina Turner’s death, others dominate social media trends

Reactions to AMVCA, Tina Turner’s death, others dominate social media trends

Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat declare assets ahead of 2nd term inauguration

Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat declare assets ahead of 2nd term inauguration

Buhari insists he's leaving Nigeria better than he met it in 2015

Buhari insists he's leaving Nigeria better than he met it in 2015

Buhari kicked passport touts out of business - Immigration boss

Buhari kicked passport touts out of business - Immigration boss

Ganduje to hand over power Sunday night, to attend Tinubu's inauguration

Ganduje to hand over power Sunday night, to attend Tinubu's inauguration

FG confers Nigerian citizenship on 385 foreign nationals

FG confers Nigerian citizenship on 385 foreign nationals

Senate extends implementation of ₦819bn supplementary budget

Senate extends implementation of ₦819bn supplementary budget

Accept whatever court decides - Buhari tells opposition parties

Accept whatever court decides - Buhari tells opposition parties

Assets Declaration: I’m 10% poorer in last 4 years, says Makinde

Assets Declaration: I’m 10% poorer in last 4 years, says Makinde

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT