Featured
Suicide bomber targeting Maiduguri IDP camp killed by army snipper
By OKOSUN DENNIS
Tragedy was averted on Sunday about 9.00am as troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed behind Bakassi Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, Damboa road, Maiduguri, on security duty, intercepted and killed a male suicide bomber.
The bomber had attempted to sneak through the troop’s’ inner parapet towards the IDP camp before he was cut down by an army snipper.
It was learnt that the vigilant sentry sighted the bomber and laid in wait until the suicide bomber came close. The sniper instantly shot and killed the terrorists as he tried to force his way to the western flank of the IDP camp fence.
Unfortunately, the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) vest strapped on the bomber failed to detonate.
National Daily gathered that consequently, a combined team of military and police Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) have safely recovered the IED for detonation.
Army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, who confirmed the averted attack said there was calm at the centre.
-
Latest2 days agoPastor Chris Oyakhilome announces mother’s passing at 88 [VIDEO]
-
Football6 days agoSaka: England still carry World Cup scar
-
Comments and Issues1 week agoSometimes, goodwill finds us through the people we love
-
Latest4 days agoArsenal eye €70-80m move for Real Madrid star
-
Business6 days agoCBN reduces MPR by 350bps to 23% in major monetary policy shift
-
Latest3 days agoHow adulterated palm oil, coloured pepper are putting consumers at risk
-
Crime3 days agoPolice arrest suspect, launch manhunt for 2 others over Delta Education Director’s death
-
Crime2 days agoDeaths in NSCDC Custody: Can Nigeria guarantee the safety of detainees?