Three people have been confirmed dead in Borno State following a suicide attack on a military checkpoint in Maiduguri, the state capital.
3 die as suicide bombers attack military checkpoint
The suicide bombing occurred on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, according to the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 7 Division Maiduguri, Col. Tukur Gusau.
A car burns following an explosion (File Photo)
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The suicide bombing occurred on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, according to the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 7 Division Maiduguri, Col. Tukur Gusau.
The attackers, two men, were said to have approached the checkpoint after the Maiduguri airport junction at about 10pm and detonated the explosives when they were being inspected.
According to witness, Habuya Mahmud:
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“He told them to move closer with raised arms; but as they got close enough to him, they detonated the explosives strapped on them, which resulted in their death and the Air Force personnel.”
Mahmud also told Punch that one person, a woman, had been injured in the attack.
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