Twin suicide bombers linked to
the Boko Haram sect attacked a mosque in Gwoza, Borno state, on Sunday, killing
a 12-year-old child and leaving many people injured. A security source, who disclosed this to TheCable, said the
suicide bombers forced their way into the mosque while prayer was ongoing.
the Boko Haram sect attacked a mosque in Gwoza, Borno state, on Sunday, killing
a 12-year-old child and leaving many people injured. A security source, who disclosed this to TheCable, said the
suicide bombers forced their way into the mosque while prayer was ongoing.
The source said before some
persons in the neighbourhood raised the alarm, the attackers had already gained
entry into the mosque.
persons in the neighbourhood raised the alarm, the attackers had already gained
entry into the mosque.
The incident happened at Guduf
Nagadiyo in Bulabaulin, Gwoza. Soldiers from 192 battalion of the Nigerian Army
later cordoned off the mosque.
Nagadiyo in Bulabaulin, Gwoza. Soldiers from 192 battalion of the Nigerian Army
later cordoned off the mosque.
A resident said the suicide
bombers might have infiltrated the town during a wedding which held at the
palace of the emir of Gwoza on Saturday.
bombers might have infiltrated the town during a wedding which held at the
palace of the emir of Gwoza on Saturday.
Borno has been the worst hit in
the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in the north-east. Many villages along
Damaturu-Maiduguri road in Borno have been attacked by Boko Haram
insurgents.
the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in the north-east. Many villages along
Damaturu-Maiduguri road in Borno have been attacked by Boko Haram
insurgents.
In a statement on Sunday,
Aminu Iliyasu, media coordinator of army operations, said many attacks on
civilian targets in Borno have been foiled.
Aminu Iliyasu, media coordinator of army operations, said many attacks on
civilian targets in Borno have been foiled.
“Troops have resolved to
sustain efforts until all the remnants of the Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West
Africa Province insurgents are completely wiped out,” he said.
sustain efforts until all the remnants of the Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West
Africa Province insurgents are completely wiped out,” he said.
Iliyasu said last week, troops
of 3 battalion deployed in Gamborou-Ngala local government area of Borno, had
on repelled a Boko Haram attack on Ngala community.
of 3 battalion deployed in Gamborou-Ngala local government area of Borno, had
on repelled a Boko Haram attack on Ngala community.
According to him, the
insurgents sneaked into the peaceful community in five gun trucks, motorcycles
and a number of “foot soldiers”.
insurgents sneaked into the peaceful community in five gun trucks, motorcycles
and a number of “foot soldiers”.
“They used a farm as cover with
the heinous intent to unleash one of the most devastating terror attacks in
recent times. “Fortunately for the residents, the vigilant troops responded
swiftly, engaging the criminals with overwhelming superior firepower, thereby
forcing them to beat a hasty retreat in complete disarray,” he said.
the heinous intent to unleash one of the most devastating terror attacks in
recent times. “Fortunately for the residents, the vigilant troops responded
swiftly, engaging the criminals with overwhelming superior firepower, thereby
forcing them to beat a hasty retreat in complete disarray,” he said.
“During the ensuing pursuit and
exploitation embarked upon by the troops, one Boko Haram criminal suicide truck
driver strapped with a suicide vest was neutralised. Items captured during the
encounter include one AK 47 Rifle, one FN Rifle, one motorcycle and one heavily
laden Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device with deadly explosive
materials.”
exploitation embarked upon by the troops, one Boko Haram criminal suicide truck
driver strapped with a suicide vest was neutralised. Items captured during the
encounter include one AK 47 Rifle, one FN Rifle, one motorcycle and one heavily
laden Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device with deadly explosive
materials.”
Iliyasu added that on Friday,
troops of the same battalion deployed in Ngala bridge repelled another Boko
Haram attack on their location.
troops of the same battalion deployed in Ngala bridge repelled another Boko
Haram attack on their location.
He disclosed that the
insurgents were engaged by the troops and inflicted heavy casualty on both
their men and equipment.
insurgents were engaged by the troops and inflicted heavy casualty on both
their men and equipment.
He said two of the three gun
trucks belonging to the insurgents were captured at the end of the encounter.
trucks belonging to the insurgents were captured at the end of the encounter.
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