Nigerian Troops Intercept Suicide Bombers In Maiduguri

This evening (Sunday), troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, intercepted and destroyed 10 suspected  Boko Haram terrorists suicide bombers at the outskirts of Maiduguri city.

Contrary to earlier  media reports  and rumours flying around, 2 Boko Haram terrorists suspected suicide bombers earlier  intercepted by vigilant troops disclosed their colleagues intent to enter the city with the  aim of detonating bombs in selected public places.  Consequently,  the troops laid ambush on the terrorists suspected routes along Damboa road and eliminated  them. The suicide bombers were  intercepted in 3 different locations approaching the city; Ajiri area towards Damboa road, High Court  axis and  the Eye Hospital Area.

The Explosive Ordinance  Device team have been  mobilized and they are combing the general a area as well as  clearing the debris.  Normalcy has been restored to the general  area and the public are please advised to go about their  normal businesses  and social activities.  However, it is important to maintain  more vigilance and security consciousness.

Please kindly disseminate  this information to the public through your medium.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.                               

Colonel MUSTAPHA  ANKA                                                  

Media Coordinator         

Operation LAFIYA DOLE