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Military kills Boko Haram suicide bomber at Dala

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9 years ago

July 20, 2017

By OKOSUN DENNIS

Troops of 251 Battalion, 7 Division Nigerian Army on Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed at Dala village intercepted suspected some suicide bombers who attempted to cross through their forward defences.

National Daily gathered that the incident happened about 10.00pm after several challenges and warning shots by troops and the suspect refused to stop.

Army headquarters explained that after warning them and they refused, they had no choice than to kill them.

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The Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman said following the killing, the Borno State Emergency Management Agency and the International Committee of the Red Cross have been contacted to evacuate the suspect.

Gen Sani disclosed that, “About three days ago, on Sunday 16th July 2017, our troops deployed at Mammanti also averted another catastrophe when they intercepted and neutralized two female Boko Haram terrorists who tried to infiltrate and attack the village through troops parapet at about 10.15pm.

“Similarly, the troops of 251 Battalion also intercepted another female Boko Haram terrorists suicide bomber on Monday 17th July 2017 at about 1.49 am between Cimari and No Man’s Land,” he reiterated.

He further explained that the efforts of the troops helped to save valuable lives and property.

Brig Gen Usman assured the public to continue to volunteer information to the military and other security agencies to help preempt suicide bombings and other atrocities by the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists.